OFFER
IMPORTANT COLLECTIONS
OF U. S. and FOREIGN COINS
To Be Sold
on
April 29, 1958
A. M. Kagin — Paul Kagin
Hollinbeck coin company
Suite 400-403 Royal
Union Building
Des Moines 9, Iowa
ALL BIDDERS PLEASE READ
Terms Governing This Sale
Bidders unknown to us will please furnish bank or other refer-
“ofT”** ’*'“** bids and It Is agreed that remit-
tee will be made upon receipt of Invoice If references are not fur-
Disnea.
^ satisfactory may be returned within live
date of receipt for full refund. You must be satisfied. PAY-
MI^ TO BE MADE UPON RECEIPT OF MERCHANDISE. Coins re-
lor esecuung
your bids but the purchasers will be required to pay the postage and In-
surance on their pixrchases. If you do not wish coins sent airmail please
note this on your bid sheet.
We shaU welcome your bids and wiU try to purchase the coins as
much below your bids as possible. PLEASE BID BY THE LOT. Un-
IJmited bi^ are executed at an advance of 5 per cent over the next
highest bid. Numbers in ( ) are the quantity of that item.
If you are interested in any particular coin, we shall be glad to
have you write us for full information. LOTS CANNOT BE BROKEN.
f correct lot as we cannot be responsible for errors
in bidding.
NOTICE TO NEW BIDDERS
Our Mail Auction Sales Are Conducted in the Following
^ received; if identical bids are re-
rr^PAYS^^ bidder is awarded the lot. SEND BIDS AIRMAIL—
bid^r on the date of the sale is awarded the coin at a
slight advance over the second highest bidder. Bids you send in are th^
TOY^^ YOUR AGENT,
tvuiLi allow.
3. Valuations placed in the auction catalog are catalog prices, prices
generaUy asked by dealers when the coin is in stock, or prices generally
realized at auctions. ^
ANY COIN WHICH IS NOT AS REPRESENTED MAY BE RETURN -
m TOTHIN FIVE DAYS FROM DATE OF RECEIPT FOR FUuTrE-
JUDGE AS TO CONDITION. YOU
MUST BE SATISFIED. No, you won’t receive a nasty letter for retum-
Ing a coin—mstead you will receive a letter thanking you for calling at-
tention to the error made in cataloging. While we try to describe coins
as accurately as possible, it is inevitable that an occasional error is
made in the cataloging of thousands of coins each month. Whenever
this happens, we want it called to our attention to help prevent future
errors.
The coins will be on display the day of the sale at our offices and
can be seen by appointment any day prior to the sale.
If you are not interested in these sales, won’t you advise us so we may
discontinue sending you catalogs.
A. M. KAGIN
CHERRY^3179 PAUL KAGIN
HOLLINBECK COIN COMPANY
Any coins may be inspected prior to the sale, collector to pay post-
age and insurance both ways.
YOU WILL WANT A PRICE LIST OF THIS SALE
TO KNOW WHAT COINS ARE BRINOrNO
1 PRICE LIST OF SALE $1.00
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LOT
THE HOFMANN LIBRARY
MAIL BID SALE XVII
JAN. 23, 1988
CAL WILSON
4501 EGGERS DR., SUITE C
FREMONT, CA 94536
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IS THIS YOUR FIRST AUCTION CATALOG?
nth EDITION GUIDE BOOK AND 18th EDITION STANDARD CATALOG
USED IN CATALOGING THIS SALE
^ - .
Proof coins, branch mints 1892-1940 unc., and currency seem to be rising the
most rapidly at present with most bringing close to listed values and a great num-
ber bringing even more. Many are rising from month to month with a number
“just not obtainable." The coins most in demand will have the greatest number
of bidders and with the law of supply and demand working, these coins keep
setting new records.
Occassionally a collector writes us asking why our estimated values in some
instances are higher than the catalog listing. This occurs when the demand is
so great and the supply so small that new records are set whenever these coins
come upon the market. If one will take a few moments to reflect, he will
understand that it takes several months to compile the necessary information
before the catalog can be published, therefore, it is inevitable that the catalog
listing will be under the prevailing market price on the items in popular de-
mand at the time of the publication. The estimated prices are entered only
after careful examination of the results in our past sales which reflect
the actual and not theoretical volue. (PLEASE NOTE THAT MANY OF THE
ESTIMATES ARE CATALOG VALUE ONLY. MANY OF THE GOLD COINS,
SILVER $1, WASHINGTON QUARTERS, ETC. ARE ESTIMATED AT CATALOG.)
in the final analysis, you the collector, are the one who sets the price.
BIDS ARE RECORDED AS FOLLOWS: Each bid sheet is given a number as
it comes in, and the bids are recorded. In the event of identical bids, the
first bidder receives the lot. At the last day of the sale, the books are closed
v/ith the highest bidder on each lot being awarded the lot at an advance of
not over 5% above the next highest bidder. For illustration — the two highest
bids received on a lot may be $17 and $20. The highest bidder who bid $20
v/ould receive the lot at $17.25. We act as your agent and use your bids as
a limit — not as a final bid unless we are forced to do so to obtain the lot.
We accept unlimited bids which generally assures the bidder of obtaining that
lot regardless of what the highest bid may be. Where the lot is bringing far
more than we believe it is worth or in the event of two unlimited bidders on the
same lot, we notify the unlimited bidders by phone or wire, if necessary, in
order to obtain a fixed limit to the bid. Even tho auction purchases are sup-
posed to be final, we do not want you to keep any lots which you believe are
improperly described. We endeavor to treat our customers as we would wish
to be treated. Coin collecting is a personal hobby which makes life a little
more pleasant. We try to keep it on a friendly basis and value the many
friends we have made thru the years. If you have any complaints, we want
to hear them as well as any compliments.
YOUR SUCCESSFUL BIDS WILL INSURE YOUR RECEIVING
SUCCESSIVE CATALOGS WITHOUT INTERRUPTION.
BARGAINS GALORE
In every sale, some lots go at “bargain prices." May we suggest that In
addition to bidding on those lots you '“really want," you place nominal bids
on those lots that “you might buy if they went at bargain prices." While you
may not obtain many of these “bargain lots," yet in every sale you may pick
up some real bargains.
Sincerely,
A. M. KAGIN and PAUL KAGIN.
YOU MUST BE SATISFIED
Our Soles Are Cotologed ^Vith You in Mind. If you hove any suggestions,
complaints, compliments (yes we receive some now and then), we wont to hear
them. Having cataloged over two hundred successful coin auctions, we
believe we are qualified to advise and help you with your numismatic problems.
No, we don t know-it-all^^ but we do know where to obtain the information
we don't hove.
We have a number of want lists on hand for the scarce and rare United
States coins and currency. Our overage commission for obtaining these speci-
mens is only 10 per cent, therefore we believe we con pay the top price for
your choice and scarce pieces, no matter how rare. Don't you think it is worth
a airmail stomp to find out what we would fxjy for your outstanding pieces?
naturally we buy collections, too.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
Fr. — Fair
G or Gd. — Good
V.G. — Very Good
F. — Fine
V.F. — Very Fine
X.F. — Extremely Fine
Unc. — Unci rculated
Prf.— Proof
Sm. Let. or S. L. — Small Letters
Lg. Let. or L. L. — Large Letters
Obv. — Obverse (front of coin)
Rev. or Rx. — Reverse (tails of Coin)
P- Philadelphia Mint
S — San Francisco Mint
D — Denver Mint
CC — Carson City Mint
C — Charlotte Mint (gold only)
O — New Orleans Mint
D — Dahlonega Mint (gold only)
MM — Mint Mark
Pcs. — Pieces
(15) number of pieces
/ — Over Date or reverse of coin.
The dash between classification is used for the word "to".
VG-F — Is Very Good to Fine. Used to describe the general condition of lots.
SOMETHING NEW HAS BEEN ADDED
We wish to call your attention to the new service extended as per the bottom
of the bid sheet. After receiving requests to apply the amount saved in the
awarding of successful bids below the bids authorized we decided to aval! this
service to all of our clients. It Is often exasperating to lose a lot by a few
nickels when the amount saved on the successful bids would have been sufficient
to Increase the original bid to the point necessary to receive the lot. Check
the bottom of your bid sheet.
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Consignment A — New York
COLLECTION & DUPLICATE COMMEM HALVES, ETC.
1 1876 "Centennial Dollar," in silver, BLUE PROOF $ 50.00
2 Similar but extremely fine.
3 1876 “Centennial Dollar" in bronze, nearly unc 17.50
4 Similar in copper, unc 12.50
5 1876 "Nevada Dollar" in silver, BRILLIANT PROOF 60.00
6 1892 Columbian, BLUE PROOF.SCARCE 35.00
7 1892 Columbian, brilliant unc. Catalogs 3.75
8 Lot 5 uncirculated. Catalog 18.75
9 1893 Columbian, BRILLIANT PROOF. SCARCE 30.00
10 1893 Columbian, bluish unc. Catalogs 2.75
1 1 Lot 8 uncirculated. Catalog 22.00
12 Lot 12 very fine to nearly unc.
13 1893 Isabella 25c, brilliant unc. Catalogs 35.00
14 Lot 3, brilliant unc. Catalog 105.00
15 1900 Lafayette $1, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Catalogs 47.50
16 1915 Panama Pacific, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 47.50
17 Similar but extremely fine.
18 1918 Lincoln, brilliant unc. Catalogs 12.00
19 1900 Lafayette and 1893 Isabella in plastic, bluish unc. Cat. 82.50
20 1920 Maine, brilliant unc. Catalogs 12.50
21 Similar but extremely fine.
22 1920 Pilgrim, brilliant unc. Catalogs 5.00
23 1921 Pilgrim, brilliant unc. Only 20,053 issued. Cat 12.00
24 1921 Missouri, brilliant unc. ONLY 15,400 ISSUED. Cat 75.00
25 1921 Missouri 2x4, brilliant unc. ONLY 5,000 ISSUED. Under-
valued at catalog of 80.00
26 1921 Alabama, slightly rubbed. Only 49,038 issued! Cat 47.50
27 1921 Alabama 2x2, brilliant unc. ONLY 6,006 ISSUED. Under-
valued at catalog of 50.00'
28 1922 Grant, has been cleaned. 67,411 issued. Cat 12.00
29 1922 GRANT WITH STAR IN FIELD, BRILLIANT UNCIRCU-
LATED. CAT. 110.00
30 1923 Monroe, golden unc. Catalogs 9.00
31 1924 Huguenot, brilliant unc. Catalogs 12.00
32 1925 Lexington, slightly rubbed. Catalogs 7.00
33 1925 Stone Mountain, brilliant unc. Catalogs 4.00
34 1925 California, brilliant unc. 86,594 issued. Cat 12.50
35 1925 Vancouver, brilliant unc. ONLY 14,994 ISSUED. Cot. 62.50
36 1925 California, 23 Monroe, 36 Robinson, unc. Cat 33.50
37 1926 Oregon, brilliant unc. 48,030 issued. Cat 5.25
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COLLECTION & DUPLICATE COMMEM. HALVES, ETC.
(Continued )
38 1928 Oregon, brilliant unc. ONLY 6,028 ISSUED. Cat 7.50
39 1933 Oregon, brilliant unc. ONLY 5,008 ISSUED. Cat 10.00
40 1934 Oregon, brilliant unc. ONLY 7,006 ISSUED. Cat 7.00
41 1936 Oregon, brilliant unc. Only 10,006 issued. Cat 5.00
42 1 936-S Oregon, brilliant unc. ONLY 5,006 ISSUED. Cat. 10.00
43 1937 Oregon, brilliant unc. Only 12,008 issued. Cat 5.00
44 1938 Oregon set, brilliant unc. Only 6,005 issued. Cat,.. 20.00
45 1939 Oregon, brilliant unc. ONLY 3,004 ISSUED. Cot. 72.50
46 1927 Vermont, brilliant unc. ONLY 28,142 ISSUED. Cat 25.00
47 1928 HAWAII, BRILLIANT UNC. ONLY 10,008 ISSUED. CAT..... 145.00
48 1934 Maryland, brilliant unc. Only 25,015 issued. Cat 15.00
49 1934 Texas, brilliant unc. Catalogs 6.00
50 1935 Texas set, brilliant unc. Only 9,994 issued. Cat 12.50
51 1936 Texas set, golden unc. Only 8,911 issued. Cat 13.50
52 1 937 Texas set, brilliant unc. Only 6,571 issued Cat 16.50
53 1938 Texas set, brilliant unc. 3,775 ISSUED. Cat. 52.50
54 1934 Boone, b. illiant unc. Only 10,007 issued. Cat 7.50
55 1935 Boone, brilliant unc. Only 10,010 issued. Cat 5.50
56 1935-D Boone, brilliant unc. ONLY 5,005 ISSUED. Cat 10.00
57 1935-S Boone, brilliant unc. ONLY 5,005 ISSUED. Cat 10.00
58 1935-34 Boone, brilliant unc. Only 10,008 issued. Cat 5.50
59 1935-34-D Boone, brilliant unc. ONLY 2,003 ISSUED 135.00
60 1935-34-S Boone, brilliant unc. ONLY 2,004 ISSUED. 135.00
61 1936 Boone, brilliant unc. Only 12,012 issued. Cat 5.50
62 1936-D Boone, brilliant unc. Only 5,005 issued 10.00
63 1 936-S Boone, brilliant unc. Only 5,006 issued 10.00
64 1937 Boone, brilliant unc. Only 9,810 issued. Cat 5.50
65 1937.D Boone, brilliant unc. ONLY 2,506 ISSUED 100.00
66 1937-S Boone, brilliant unc. ONLY 2,506 ISSUED 100.00
67 1938 Boone, brilliant unc. ONLY 2,100 ISSUED. 125.00
68 1938-D Boone, brilliaint unc. ONLY 2,100 ISSUED. 125.00
69 1938-S Boone, brilliont unc. ONLY 2,100 ISSUED. 125.00
70 1 935 Connecticut, brilliant unc. Only 25,0 1 8 issued. Cat 29.00
71 1935 Hudson, brilliant unc. ONLY 10,008 ISSUED. Cat. 90.00
72 1935 San Diego, brilliant unc. Catalogs 7.50
73 1935 Arkansas, brilliant unc. Only 13,012 issued. Cat 6.50
74 1935-D Arkansas, brilliant unc. ONLY 5,505 ISSUED. Cat 9.00
75 1935-S Arkansas, brilliant unc. ONLY 5,506 ISSUED. Cat 9.00
76 1 936-S Arkansas, brilliant unc. Only 9,662 issued 6.00
77 1936-P Only, Arkansas, brilliant unc. 9,660 issued 6.00
78 1936-D Arkansas, brilliant unc. Only 9,660 issued 6.00
79 1937 Arkansas set, brilliant unc. ONLY 5,505 ISSUED. Cat 24.50
80 1938 Arkansas set, brilliant unc. ONLY 3,155 ISSUED. Cat. 60.00
81 1939 ARKANSAS, BRILLIANT UNC. ONLY 2,104 ISSUED 95.00
82 1939-D ARKANSAS, BRILLIANT UNC. ONLY 2,104 ISSUED..... 95.00
83 1939-S ARKANSAS,, BRILLIANT UNC. ONLY 2,105 ISSUED 95.00
84 1936 San Diego, brilliant unc. Only 30,092 issued. Cat 9.00
85 1920 Maine, 23 Monroe, 25 Calif., 26 Sesqui, 36 Rhode Is., 36
Robinson, some tarnish. Cat 65.25
86 1935 Spanish Trail, brilliant unc. ONLY 10,008 ISSUED. Cat 65.00
87 1936 Rhode Island set, brilliant unc. Only 15,010 Issued. Cat 27.50
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88 Rhode Island single, brilliant unc.
89 1936 Cleveland, brilliant unc. 50,030 issued. Cat 5.00
90 1936 Wisconsin, brilliant unc. Only 25,015 issued. Cat. 15.00
91 1936 Cincinnati set, golden tint unc. ONLY 5,005 ISSUED. Cat 90.00
92 1936 Cincinnati single, brilliant unc.
93 1936 Long Island, brilliant unc. 81,773 issued. Cat 6.50
94 1936 York, brilliant unc. Only 25,015 issued. Cat 10.00
95 1936 Bridgeport, brilliant unc. Only 25,015 issued. Cat — 11.00
96 1936 Lynchburg, brilliant unc. Only 20,013 issued. Cat 17.50
97 1936 Elgin, brilliant unc. Only 20,015 issued. Cat 17.50
98 1 936 Wis., Long Is., York, Bridgeport, Lynchburg, Elgin, San Fran.,
Robinson unc. Catalog 101.00
99 1936 Albany, brilliant unc. Only 16,887 issued. Cat 24.00
100 1936 San Francisco, brilliant unc. 71,369 issued. Cat 11.50
101 1936 Columbia set, brilliant unc. ONLY 8,007 ISSUED. Cat. 52.50
102 1936 Robinson, brilliant unc. Only 25,265 issued. Cat 12.00
103 1936 Delaware, brilliant unc. Only 25,015 issued. Cat 15.00
104 1936 Gettysburg, brilliant unc. Only 26,928 issued. Cat 16.50
105 1936 Norfolk, brilliant unc. ONLY 15,000 ISSUED.. Cat 27.50
106 1936 Arkansas-Robinson, brilliant unc. Catalogs 12.00
107 1937 Roanoke, brilliant unc. Only 29,030 issued. Cat 14.00
108 1937 Antietam, brilliant unc. Only 18,028 issued. Cat 36.00
109 1938 New Rochelle, brilliant unc. ONLY 15,226 ISSUED. Cat..... 29.00
110 1946 Iowa, brilliant unc. Catalogs 9.50
1 1 1 1946 Booker T. Washington set, brilliant unc. Cat 5.40
112 1 946-S B. T. Washington, brilliant unc. Catalogs 1.75
1 13 1947 B. T. Washington set, golden tint, unc. Cat 8.00
1 14 1948 B. T. Washington set, golden tint, unc. Cot 1 1.50
115 1949 B. T, Washington set, brilliant unc. Cat 14.50
116 1950 B. T. Washington set, brilliant unc. Cat 14.50
117 1951 B. T, Washington set, brilliant unc. Cat 12.50
1 18 1951 B. T. Washington, P mint only, brilliant unc.
119 1951 Carver set, brilliant unc. Only 10,004 issued. Cat 10,00
120 1952 Carver set, brilliant unc. Only 8,006 issued. Cat 12.50
121 1952 P mint only, brilliant unc.
122 1953 Carver set, golden tint, unc. Only 8,003 issued. Cat 11.00
123 1954 Carver set, brilliant unc. Only 12,006 issued. Cat 10.00
ADDITIONAL COMMEMORATIVES
124 1892, 93 Columbians, 20 Maine, 23 Monroe, 24 Huguenot, 25
Lexington, 25 St. Mountain 25, Calif., 26 Sesqui, 36 Rhode Is
single, 36 Robinson unc. Cat. 94.75
125 1892 Columbian, lot 4 unc. Cat 15.00
126 1893 Columbian, lot 8 unc. Cat 22.00
127 1893 Isabella 25c, let 4 unc. SCARCE. Cat. 140.00
128 1900 Lafayette $1, lot 3 unc. SCARCE. Cot 142.50
129 1915 Pan Pacific, lot 3 unc. SCARCE. Cot. 142.50
130 1918 Lincoln, lot 3 unc. Catalog 36.00
131 1920 Maine, lot 4 unc. Catalog 50.00
132 1921 Pilgrim, lot 3 unc. Catalog 36.00
133 1921 Alabama, lot 3 unc. SCARCE. Cot 142.50
134 1923 Monroe, lot 6, nearly unc. to unc. Cat. 54.00
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ADDITIONAL COMMEMORATIVES (Continued )
135 1925 California, lot 5 Cat 62.50
136 1936 Rhode Island, 3 sets unc. Catalog 82.50
137 1936 Lynchburg, lot 3 unc. Catalog 52.50
138 1936 Elgin, lot 4 unc. Catalog 70.00
139 1936 Columbia, lot 3 sets unc. Catalog 157.50
140 1936 Robinson, lot 5 unc. Catalog 60.00
141 1936 Delaware, lot 4 unc Catalog 60.00
142 1946 Iowa, lot 3 unc. Catalog 28.50
143 1946 B. T. Washington, lot 5 unc. Catalog 8.75
144 1946-D B. T. Washington, lot 5 unc. Catalog 9.50
145 1946-S B. T. Washington, lot 5 unc. Catalog 8.75
146 1947 B. T. Washington, lot 3 sets unc. Catalog 24.00
147 1948 B. T. Washington, lot 3 sets unc. Catalog 34.50
148 1952 Carver, lot 5 P mint brilliant unc.
GOLD COMMEMORATIVE SET
149 Set nine $1 and two $2^/^ in holder, uncirculated. IN GREAT
DEMAND AND STEADILY RISING IN VALUE. $1 1903 Jef-
ferson, 1903 McKinley, 1904 and 1905 Lewis-Clark, 1915
Pan Pacific, 1916 and 1917 McKinley, 1922 Grant star and
Plain; $2^/^ 1915 Pan Pacific, 1926 Sesquicentenial. We note
the advertised prices add up to a total of over $ 850.00
LATE PROOF SETS
Judging from recent ads, the market seems to be strengthening again. Evident-
ly, the new collectors and dealers are absorbing the supply on the market. We can-
not help but feel that this series will once again resume its popularity and rise in
value.
150 1936 Brilliant proof set. RARE. ONLY 3,837 ISSUED. Actually
much rarer than the mint figures would indicate since many
sets were broken up. In addition, the ones struck in the early
part of the year were little better in appearance than uncircu-
lated specimens resulting in many being ''spent." We note c num-
ber of "privately manufactured" sets being sold at "bargain
prices." May we recommend that collectors who do not fully know
their proof sets, know from whom they acquire their sets. Catalogs 475.00
151 1937 brilliant proof set, slight golden tint. ONLY 5,542 ISSUED.
Catalogs 200.00
152 1938 Brilliant proof set. Only 8,045 issued. Cat. 75.00
153 1939 Brilliant proof set. Only 8,795 issued. Cat 60.00
154 1940 Brilliant proof set. Only 11,246 issued. Cat 50.00
155 1941 Brilliant proof set, bluish tint. Only 15,287 issued. Cat. 40.00
156 1942 Both 5c, brilliant proof set. Only 21,123 issued. Cat 40.00
157 1950 Brilliant proof set IN ORIGINAL BOX. Only 51,387 issued.
Cat. 57.50
158 1950 Brilliant proof set in holder. Cat 57.50
159 1951 Brilliant proof set in ORIGINAL BOX. Only 57,500 issued.
37.50
160 1951 Brilliant proof set in holder. Cat 37.50
161 1951 Lot 5 proof sets. Cat 187.50
162 1952 Brilliant proof set in ORIGINAL BOX. Only 81,980 issued.
Cat. — .... 27.50
163 1952 Brilliant proof set in holder. Cat 27.50
164 1952 Lot 5 proof sets. Cat 137.50
165 1953 Brilliant proof set IN ORIGINAL BOX. Only 128,800
issued. Cat. _ _ 15 00
166 1953 Brilliant proof set in holder. Cot. 15.00
167 1953 Lot 5 proof sets. Cat. 75.00
168 1954 Brilliant proof set IN ORIGINAL BOX. Only 233,000
Issued. Cat. 9 qq
169 1954 Brilliant proof set in holder. Cat. 9.00
170 1954 Lot 5 proof sets. Cot. 45.00
171 1955 Brilliant proof set IN MINT ENVELOPE. 378,200 issued.
Cot. 7 50
172 1955 Brilliant proof set in holder. Cat. 7.50
173 1955 Lot 5 proof sets. Cat. 37.50
174 1956 Brilliant proof set IN MINT ENVELOPES. 669,384 issued.
Cat. 5 50
175 1956 Brilliant proof set in holder. Cat. 5.50
176 1956 Lot 5 proof sets. Cat. 27.50
177 1957 Brilliant proof set IN MINT ENVELOPE. Cat. 3.00
178 1957 Brilliant proof set in holder. Cat. 3.00
179 1957 Lot 5 proof sets. Cat. 15.00
LIBERTY HEAD PROOF SETS 1892-1915
In great demand with new records constantly being set. Valuations are based
upon the Guidebook, the Standard Catalog and the latest auction records.
180 1 892 Brilliant proof set 1-5-10-25-50-$! with bluish tint mounted.
in holder 225.00
181 1893 Brilliant proof set similar in holder. 265.00
182 1894 Brilliant proof set similar in holder. 275.00
183 1895 Brilliant proof set similar in holder. We noticed o set ad-
vertised last year at over 1 1000.00
184 1896 Brilliant proof set similar with bluish tint in holder. RARE. 350.00
185 1897 Brilliant proof set similar with golden tint m holder. 290.00
186 1898 Brilliant proof set similar in holder. 290.00
187 1899 Brilliant proof set similar in holder. 285.00
.188 1900 Brilliant proof set similar in holder. 275.00
189 1901 Brilliant proof set similar in holder. 275.00
190 1902 Brilliant proof set similar in holder. 275.00
191 1903 Brilliant proof set Ic thru $1 in holder. 275.00
192 1904 Brilliant proof set Ic thru $1 in holder. 275.00
193 1905 Brilliant proof set with golden tint at edge, 1 c-5-1 0-25-50c
in holder. 200.00
194 1906 Similar set with bluish tint at edge, in holder. 200.00
195 1907 Brilliant proof set Ic thru 50c in holder. 225.00
196 1908 Glittering blue proof set Ic thru 50c in holder. 240.00
197 1909 Glittering blue proof set three Ic thru 50c in holder 285.00
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! LIBERTY HEAD PROOF SETS 1892-1915 (Continued)
198 1910 Brilliant proof set, bluish tint Ic thru 50c in holder. 275.00
199 1911 Brilliant proof set Ic thru 50c in holder. 250.00
200 1912 Brilliant proof set Icthru 50c in holder. 235.00
201 ^1913 Brilliant proof set Ic thru 50c (two 5c) slight golden tint,
in holder. RARE. 500.00
202 1914 Brilliant proof set Icthru 50c in holder. ONLY 380 ISSUED.
Setting new records. 750.00
203 1915 Proof set with blue and golden patina, Ic thru 50c in hold-
er. RARE 850.00
204 1916 Brilliant sandblast proof Ic and 5c (only two issued that
year). ONLY 600 ISSUED. 75.00
INDIAN CENT PROOF SET
A beautiful matched set seldom available so choice. Truly an un-
usual opportunity to acquire a complete set which, judging from the
original cost to the owner, has not only proved a source of satisfac-
tion but also a good investment. The set varies from bright red to
bluish red and olive. The 1864 and 1 864-L have the characteristic
"square edges" of proofs but may possibly have been cleaned at some
time altho they now have turned an attractive color and blend in
nicely with the balance of the set. The set mounted in beautiful plas-
tic.
205 1 864 Bronze thru
1909 including
the 1908-S
and 1909-S
(which do have
prooflike surfaces
and were
acquired as
"proofs"). Auction
records over the
last several
months total
about
—
—
$2800.00
LINCOLN CENT PROOF SET
206 1 909-Vbd, 09-10-11-12-13-14-15-16 Complete set sandblast
proofs, matched set in plastic. Auction records total about 235.00
207* 1936-1942 Brilliant proof set mounted in plastic. Catalog 96.25
208 1950-1957 Brilliant proof set mounted in plastic. Catalog 34.20
EAGLE & INDIAN CENT SET UNCIRCULATED
2G9 1857-1909 Complete (includes 1 864-L, 1908-S, 09-S but not
1869/8) mounted in plastic. A beautiful matched set from red or
brilliant to bluish-brown and olive. Records total over $1250.00
LINCOLN CENT SET UNCIRCULATED
210 1909-1956 Complete, P-D-S mounted in plastic. A beautiful
matched set from red or brilliant to deep red and bluish-red to
olive. We have seen inferior sets sell last fall at over $1,000.00
and an equal set recently sell at $1200.00
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21 1 1909-1956 Duplicate uncirculated set mounted in album, however
some of the coins seem to have been cleaned but have since
turned varying shades of red giving an attractive over-oil op-
pea ranee, Should bring over $ 900.00
TWO CENT PROOF SET, 1864 SMALL MOTTO INCLUDED
212 1864-1873 Proof sef complete including the extremely rare
1864 small motto. A beautiful matched set mounted in plos-
tic altho the 1 864 small motto appears to have been cleaned.
It does, however, have the characteristic "square edge" of a
proof. We recently saw the 1864 small motto alone priced at
1200.00. Auction records totol over $1550.00
213 1864-1873 Duplicate set mounted in album. The 1864 small
motto is uncirculated but the balance of the set are proofs. A
matched set ranging from red to olive brown. Auction records
total about 700,00
THREE CENT NICKEL SET
214 1865-1889 Complete set brilliant proofs (includes both 1887)
mounted in plastic. A beautiful set which seems to be increas-
ing in popularity. Auction records total over 900.00
215 Similar set but some of the coins apper to have been cleaned,
mounted in album.
SHIELD TYPE NICKEL SET
216 1866-1883 Complete set, 1866, 67 rays brilliant uncirculated and
the balance of the set 1867-1883 are brilliant proofs. A beauti-
ful matched set mounted in plastic. Auction records total about $1135.00
217 Similar set but 1866-1876 brilliant uncirculated and 1377-1883
brilliant proofs mounted in album. Auction records total about. 875.00
LIBERTY HEAD NICKEL SET
218 1883-1912 Complete set brilliant proofs plus 1912-D-S brilliant
uncirculated. A beautiful set mounted in plastic. Auction records
total about 860.00
INDIAN HEAD-BUFFALO NICKEL SET
219 1913-1937 Complete set proofs (1913 type I and II, 14-15-16-
36-37) mounted in plastic. A beautiful set with auction records
totaling about - — - — 300,00
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INDIAN HEAD - BUFFALO NICKEL SET (Continued)
220 1913-1938 Complete set all mints, brilliant uncirculated with
some starting to turn golden. A beautiful set mounted in plas-
tic (no 1918-17-D or 1937-D 3 legged). While the set catalogs
over $1600.00, auction records totol closer to $1750.00
221 Similar set mounted in album but some of the coins appear to
have been cleaned.
JEFFERSON NICKELS
222 1938-1957 Complete set, brilliant uncirculated mounted in plas-
tic. Catalogs 41.40
^ 223 Similar set mounted in album, some apper to have been cleaned.
224 1938-39-40-41-42-42 Brilliant PROOF set mounted in plastic.
Catalogs 43.50
225 1950-51-52-53-54-55-56-57-58 Brilliant Proof set mounted in
plastic. Catalogs 34.20
THREE CENT SILVER SET
226 1851-P-O, 52-53-54-55-56-57 Uncirculated, 1859-1873 com-
plete in proof, beautiful matched set from brilliant shading to
bluish golden mounted in plastic. Auction records between $950
and $1000.00
227 Similar set mounted in page, some appear to have been cleaned
at some time.
HALF DIME PROOF SET
228 1859-1873 Proof set complete (no 1859 rev. 1860) mounted in
plastic. A beautiful set shading from brilliant to bluish golden.
Auctiern records around 600.00
DIME PROOF SET
229 1858-1891 Proof set complete (no 1859 rev. 1860) mounted in
plastic. A beautiful set shading from brilliant to bluish golden.
Auction records from $1250.00 to 1300.00
230 1892-1915 Proof set complete mounted in plastic. A beoutiful
set shading from brilliant to bluish golden. Auction records over.. 1150.00
231 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42 Brilliant proofs complete. Auction rec-
ords around 175.00
232 1950-51-52-53-54-55-56-57 Brilliant proofs complete Catalog..- 34.20
DIME SET UNCIRCULATED
233 1916-1945 Complete (all mints) mercury brilliant uncirculated
to bluish golden. A beautiful set mounted in plastic (includes
1942/41). Catalogs over $1400.00 but a number bring over
catalog. Auction records over 1500.00
234 Similar set mounted in album, uncirculated but some appear to
■ have been cleaned.
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235 1946-1957 Complete mounted in plastic, brilliant uncirculated.
Catalogs over 26.00
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: TWENTY CENT SET 21
236 1875-76-77-78 Proofs, 1875-S-CC uncirculated mounted in plas-
tic. A beautiful set shading from brilliant to blue. Auction records
about . 525.00
I 237 Similar set mounted in page but some appear to have been
cleaned.
QUARTER PROOF SET
238 1858-1891 Complete proof set mounted in plastic. A beautiful
set shading from brilliant to blue and golden. Auction records
$1500.00 to about $1600.00
239 1892-1915 Complete proof set mounted in plastic. A beoutiful
set shading from brilliant to blue and golden. Auction records
$1250.00 to 1350.00
240 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42 Brilliant proofs complete. Auction rec-
ords- over - ^ -i- — 270.00
241 1950-51-52-53-54-55-56-57 Brilliaint proofs complete. Auction
records about 39.00
QUARTER SETS UNCIRCULATED
242 1916-1930 Complete set Liberty Standing mounted in plastic. A
beauti/ul set from brilliant uncirculated to bluish golden tints (no
1918/17-S). Catalogs over 1280.00
243 Similar set mounted in album, some appear to have been cleaned.
244 1932-1957 Complete set Washington mounted in plastic. A beau-
tiful brilliant uncirculated set. Catalogs over 265.00
245 Similar set mounted in album but some appear to have been
cleaned at some time.
HALF DOLLAR PROOF SET
246 1858-1891 Proof set complete mounted in plastic. A beautiful
set from brilliant to blue and golden. Auction records over
$2200.00 to $2300.00
247 1892-1915 Proof set complete moirnted in plastic. A beautiful
set from brilliant to blue and golden. Auction records over
$2900.00 to $3000.00
248 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42 Brilliant proof set complete. Auction
records over 365.00
249 1950-51-52-53-54-55-56-57 Brilliant proof set complete. Auc-
tion records over 50.00
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HALF DOLLAR SET UNCIRCULATED
250 1916-1947 Complete (all mints) set Liberty Walking brilliant un-
circulated mounted in plastic. A beautiful set with some starting
to tone around the edges. Catalogs over 2900.00
251 Similar set mounted in album, some appear to have been cleaned.
252 1948-1957 Complete set Franklin, brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs
over 54.00
253 Similar set but some appear to have been cleaned.
SILVER DOLLAR PROOF SET
254 1859-1873 Complete set mounted in plastic. A beautiful set from
brilliant to blue nd golden. Auction records over 1300.00
255 1878-1921 Complete set (both 1878) mounted in plastic. A beau-
tiful set from brilliant to blue and golden. Auction records over 2250.00
SILVER DOLLAR SETS
256 Set "O" mint Liberty Seated: 1 846-0, 50-0, 59-0, 60-0 mounted
in plastic. A beautiful set in nearly uncirculated condition. Ca-
talogs 1 50.00
257 Set "CC" mint Liberty Seated: 1 870-CC, 71-CC, 72-CC, 73-CC
mounted in plastic. A beautiful set in extremely fine to nearly
uncirculated condition. A VERY RARE SET SELDOM AVAILABLE
AS A SET. It took "some time" to assemble this set. While the
standard catalog lists this set at $1800.00 for unc., auction rec-
ords lead us to believe the market for such a set in uncirculated
would be closer to 2500.00
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TRADE DOLLAR SET
258 1873-1883 Complete set (all mints) mounted in plastic. A beau-
tiful set from brilliant to blue and gold. The "P" mints are all
proofs. While the "S" and "CC" mints are supposed to be un-
circulated, two or possibly three show just the barest trace of
friction. Auction records total around 1500.00
259 Similar set mounted in album but some appear to have been
cleaned.
260 1873-1883 Proof set only, mounted in plastic. A beautiful set
from brilliant to blue and gold. Auction records total over $800
to around 850.00
COMMEMORATIVE SILVER
261 Commemorative Half Dollars complete set 142, 1892-1954
mounted in plastic. All appear uncirculated and shade from bril-
liant to blue and golden mainly at the edges. Catalogs over 2800.00
262 Commemorative Type set half dollars, 48 different types
mounted in plastic. A beautiful brilliant uncirculated set.
Catalogs over $1100.00
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263 1893 Isabella 25c, brilliant unc. Catalogs 35.00
264 1900 Lafayette $1, brilliant unc. Catalogs 47.50
265 1925 Norse Thick, brilliant unc 6.00
266 1925 Norse Thin, brilliant unc. ONLY 1000 ISSUED 35.00
267 1920 "Wilson $1" in silver, brilliant unc. RARE 125.00
LATE PROOF SETS
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268 1936-37-38-39-40-41-42-50-51-52-53-54-55-56-57 Brilliant
proof sets complete mounted in plastic. Popular set in brilliant
condition. Catalogs 1102.50
Consignment B — Califoiviia
TYPE SET U. S. COINS
269 $1 1795 Flowing Hair, 3 leaves under eagle's wing, fine. Cat 50.00
270 $1 1795 Bust Type with hair in knot. Smaller Eagle on reverse,
very fine and sharp 100.00
271 $1 1797 Stars increased to 16 (9x7) from the 1 5 as in above
to denote the entrance of the 16th state (Tennessee) to the
Union. Large Letter Reverse. A beautiful specimen of this rare
type which was struck only a few months. At first glance this
beauty appears to be uncirculated but on very close examin-
ation, 'the barest trace of friction is evident on the highest point
of the collar of the bust. While the catalog lists uncirculated
specimens at $300.00, there is a later record closer to $ 500.00
272 $1 1797 But stars re-arranged to 1 0 at left and 6 at right, .ine
and sharp. A GREATLY UNDERVALUED TYPE STRUCK ONLY A
FEW SHORT MONTHS 100.00
273 $1 1798 15 Stars on obverse ond Small Eagle on reverse. Bought
as "fine to very fine" which is rother accurote. The obverse is
a sharp fine and the reverse is very fine. RARE. Undervalued in
keeping with its true rarity. Cost 150.00
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. TYPE SET U. S. COINS (Continued)
274 . $1 1798 13 Obverse Stars (it was soon realized how impractical
it would be to add a star for each new state). Small Eagle on re-
verse. Extremely frne and quite rare in this choice state of pre-
servation. Remember, the above type and this were struck a very
short time before the next type was issued with the large eagle
in numerous die varieties in large quantity. A GREATLY UN-
DERVALUED "TYPE." Easily worth over the cost of 250.00
275 $1 1798 13 Stars (7x6) Large Eagle reverse which is more im^
pressive than the earlier small eagle. A beautiful coin with lovely
blue patina that appears to be uncirculated at first glance but
very close examination shows evidence of just the barest trace
of friction. Catalogs unc 120.00
276 $1 1799 8x5 Stars (this arrangement used only on this one die,
all other 13 stars are arranged 7x6 from 1798-1804) fine ob-
verse, very fine reverse. SCARCE TYPE 75.00
277 $1 1799 Over 98 with 15 star error reverse (points of first and
last star "peep" out from clouds) fine obverse and very good
reverse. Cost 50.00
278 $1 1836 Gobrecht's fomous FLYING EAGLE AND LIBERTY
SEATED (NO DRAPERY FROM ELBOW) DESIGN, NO OBVERSE
STARS AND 26 REVERSE STARS (for states) plain edge. While
the coin was struck as a proof and still retains some proof sur-
face, some minor abrosions are evident. Catalogs 400.00
279 $1 1839 13 Stars added to obverse, stars omitted from reverse,
reeded edge. Another coin in about similor condition to the
above. While it was struck as a proof and still retains some
proof surface, some minor abrasions ere evident. OVER THREE
TIMES AS RARE AS THE ABOVE COIN. The catalog lists this
date at only 600.00 but it has auction records over $ 750.00
280 $1 1843 DRAPERY ADDED TO ELBOW, Perched Eagle, BLUE
PROOF alfrho not quite a gem. RARE. Catalogs 135.00
281 $1 1871 MOTTO ADDED TO REVERSE, Very nearly uncirculated. 17.50
282 $1 1878 Liberty Head, 8 Tail Feathers in eagle, BRILLIANT
PROOF WITH BLUISH TINT. Auction records over 75.00
283 $1 1878 Only 7 Tail feathers in eagle, BRILLIANT PROOF.
ONLY 300 ISSUED. Cataloged in standard catalog at $100.00
but with auction records over 115.00
284 $1 1921 Peace Type with center higher than edges, unc 12.50
285 $1 1 924-S Center lower than edges (as usual) unc. Cat 5.00
286 $1 TRADE (for use in Orient) 1 874-S very nearly unc. Cat. unc. 25.00
287 50c 1795 Flowing Hair, out'st're^ched eagle, very nearly uncircu-
lated. RARE SO CHOICE. Records for unc. to
400.00
288 50c 1797 Bust Type with Hair in Knot, SMALL EAGLE WITH
“V'l' BELOW, extremely fine. VERY RARE. In fact, the rarest
type 50c. Cost $1500.00. While this coin is rare in any con- I
dition, it is particularly so in such a choice state of preserva-
tion. We know of a superior specimen which sold at $2500.00
289 50c 1807 Bust Right, Large Heraldic Eagle with stars above, very
nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Records for unc. over 75.00
290 50c 1 809 Bust Left, change in eagle, v.f 9.00
291 50c 1833 Uncirculated with golden tint. Catalogs 9.00
292 50c 1 836 New Type with Reeded Edge and "50 CENTS" below,
very fine. RARE. 75.00
293 50c 1837 Similar type, uncirculated with blue and golden patina,
choice. Auction records so choice over 35.00
294 50c 1838 Reverse changed to "HALF DOL." extremely fine 17.50
295 50c 1839-0 MINT MARK ON OBVERSE, bust type as above, very
nearly u-ncirculated, pinpoint edge nick. RARE. Setting new rec-
ords. Auction records for unc. over 300.00
296 50c 1839 LIBERTY SEATED, No Drapery From Elbow, v.f.
SCARCE. Records of 50.00.
297 50c 1839 DRAPERY ADDED to elbow, fine. Catalogs 7.50
298 50c 1840 With Large Letter Reverse similar to 1838, extremely
iine. RARE. Records over 75.00
299 50c 1843-0 Very good. Catalogs fine 4.25
300 50c 1853 RAYS & ARROWS, very fine and sharp 15.00
301 50c 1855 Arrows only, very nearly unc. Cat. unc 25.00
302 50c 1864 Brilliant PROOF. Only 470 issued. Plain date, no motto
reverse. Records to 70.00
303 50c 1867 Brilliant PROOF. MOTTO ON REVERSE. Records over 55.00
304 50c 1873 AROWS AT DATE, BRILLIANT PROOF. RARE. Rec-
ords over $150.00 to 175.00
305 50c 1877-S Plain date, golden unc. 12.50
306 50c 1 892'lliberty Head, brilliant uncirculated 15.00
307 50c 1934 Liberty Walking, brilliant uncirculated. Cat • ■ 4.25
308 50c 1948-D Franklin, brilliant unc. Catalogs 3.50
309 25c 1796 SMALL EAGLE, ONLY YEAR OF TYPE. A BEAU-
TIFUL PROOF WITH BLUE PATINA HOWEVER UNDER THE
GLASS, THE TOP HAIR STRAND IS EiTHER NOT STRUCK
UP SHARPLY OR HAS THE BAREST TRACE OF RUBBING.
OLD RECORDS OF $1375.00 (DONLON SALE OF 1956) AND
$1500.00 SEVERAL MONTHS LATER. MORE RECENT REC-
ORD CLOSER TO $2000.00
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TYPE SET U. S. COINS (Continued)
310 25c 1805 LARGE EAGLE, uncirculated with bluish golden patina,
just the barest friction at top hair strands. RARE. Catalogs 100.00
31 1 25c 1828 Head Left, Dif. eagle, very good. Cat. fine 10.00
312 25c 1834 Smaller, dif. type, v.f 8.50
313 25c 1835 Brilliant uncirculated with bluish tint, PROOFLIKL SUR-
FACE. Cost 25.00
314 25c 1840-0 LIBERTY Seated, NO DRAPERY from elbow, x.f 15.00
315 25c 1844 DRAPERY ADDED TO ELBOW, BLUE PROOF. AN
OUTSTANDING RARITY. IN FACT, WE DOUBT IF MORE
THAN FOUR OR FIVE PROOFS OF THIS DATE EXIST. CER-
TAINLY, OF GREATER RARITY THAN THE 1853 PROOF
WHICH WE NOTE ON A FEBRUARY PRICE LIST OF A LEAD-
ING EASTERN DEALER AT $ 650.00
316 25c 1853 RAYS & ARROWS very nearly unc. Cat. unc. 16.50
317 25c 1854 ARROWS ONLY very nearly unc. Catalogs unc 13.50
318 25c 1857 Plain Date, no motto, extremely fine 5.50
319 25c 1860 BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 400 ISSUED. Record over . 50.00
320 25c 1867 MOTTO ADDED, BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 625 IS-
SUED. (Catalogs (standard cat.) $40.00 but has records closer to 50.00
321 25c 1873 ARROWS, BRILLIANT PROOF. RARE. Records around 150.00
322 25c 1886 Plain, PROOF WITH BLUE PATINA. RARE. Records
over 90.00
323 25c 1892 Liberty head, brilliant unc. Catalogs 7.00
324 25c 1917 Liberty Standing, type I (no stars rev.) brilliant unc.
FULL HEAD. 10.00
325 25c 1920 Type II with STARS ADDED reverse, brilliant unc. FULL
HEAD. 15.00
326 25c 1926-D Recessed Date (instead of raised as above) brilliant
unc. Cat. 5.00
327 25c 1932 Washington, brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 4.00
328 25c 1893 ISABELLA, PERFECT BRILLIANT PROOF. VERY
RARE BUT EXCESSIVELY SO IN THIS REMARKABLE CONDI-
TION. One glance at this gem and you would understand why
the owner paid $ 150.00
329 20c 1876 GLITTERING BLUE PROOF. Records over 70.00
330 20c 1875-S Very nearly uncirculated 20.00
331 20c 1875-S ACQUIRED AS A PROOF AND APPEARS TO BE
ONE. Has large "Square Edges" of a proof as well as sharp stars
and proof surface. A MOST REMARKABLE SPECIMEN. Easily
worth over the cost of 150.00
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333
334
335
336
337
338
339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
10c 1796 SMALL EAGLE, very fine. RARE. Cafologs $175.00 in
sfandard cafalog but more recent records closer to 250.00
1 Oc 1 803 LARGE EAGLE, good obverse, very good reverse.
SCARCE. Catalogs fine 50.00
10c 1811 Over 9, DIF. Head and Eagle, very fine. SCARCE 45.00
10 1837 Bust Left, appears to be a PROOF, beautiful blue patina.
Cost 1 00.00
10c 1838-0 Liberty Seated, NO STARS, fine. SCARCE 25.00
10c 1839-0 STARS ADDED, No Drapery, ex. fine, tiny nick 11.50
1 Oc 1 842 Drapery Added to elbow, x.f 7.00
10c 1853 Arrows at date, nearly unc. Cat. unc 6.00
10c 1857 Plain Date, appears to be a cleaned PROOF. Catalogs
$90.00 in standard catalog but has record over 150.00
10c 1873 Stars on obverse replaced by Legend, x.f 6.00
10c 1873 Arrows at date, ex. fine 17.50
10c 1 890-S Plain, very nearly uncirculated 7.50
10c 1 906-D Liberty Head, uncirculated with golden patina 10.00
1 Oc 1 899 Extremely fine 5.00
10c 1916-S Mercury, brilliant uncirculated 5.00
10c 1 950-S Roosevelt, brilliant uncirculated. Cat 3.50
Halfdime 1795 Flowing Hair, Outstretched eagle, very good, some
minor abrasions.
Halfdime 1797 16 Stars, SMALLER EAGLE, fine. Catalogs
Halfdime 1801 Large Heraldic Eagle. Very Good, Cot. F:ne
Hcifdime 1829 Bust left, dif. type, acquired as a proof and it
may well be since it does have many of the characteristics of a
proof. Glittering blue and golden patina. Cost
Halfdime 1837 Liberty Seated, NO STARS, uncirculated with
bluish golden patina. In great demond
Halfdime 1 838 Liberty Seated, STARS ADDED, NO DRAPERY
from elbow, blue unc.
Halfdime 1852 Liberty Seated, DRAPERY FROM ELBCVv', an-
other coin the owner acquired as a proof. This is understandable
since it does have a very. sharp high wire edge, remarkably sharp
stars and other characteristics peculiar to a proof. Since the
proofs prior to 1858 were "made to order" and were not "struck
for sale to collectors in general" variations in manufacture occur.
As one leading authority says, "some were carelessly made while
others were carefully made." Cost
25.00
55.00
75.00
45.00
45.00
15.00
100.00
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356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
377
378
379
380
381
382
383
384
385
386
387
TYPE SET U. S. COINS (Continued)
Halfdime 1853 Arrows at date, prooflike surface with lovely pat-
ina but shows rubbing on highest point obverse. Cost 25.00
Halfdime 1858 Plain Date, GLITTERING BLUE PROOF. RARE.
Record two years ago of $75.00; should now bring over 100.00
Halfdime 1 860 Legend replaces stars on obverse, blue unc 5.00
3c Silver 1851 Plain Star, very nearly unc 9.00
3c 1858 Three outlines to star, arrows on rev., nearly unc 7.50
3c 1862 Two outlines to star, nearly unc 6.00
5c Shield 1 866 with rays, fine. Catalogs 6.00
5c 1 868 No rays, very fine 6,00
5c 1883 No Cents, brilliant prooflike. 3.50
5c 1889 “Cents" added, brilliant prooflike 13.00
5c 1913 Type I, Buffalo, brilliant sandblast proof 25.00
5c 1936 Type II, Buffalo, BRILLIANT PROOF. RARE. Catalogs
$125.00 but we note a recent fixed price list has it at 145.00
5c 1938 Jefferson, BRILLIANT PROOF. Catalogs 9.50
5c 1942 Type II, silver. Brilliant Proof. Catalogs 6.00
3c 1878 (Only type) BRILLIANT PROOF. Records over 65.00
2c 1865 Red and brown uncirculated. Catalogs 4.75
Ic 1857 Flying eagle, brown uncirculated 17.50
Ic 1859 Indian, wreath reverse, nearly unc. Cat. unc 15.00
Ic 1861 Shield reverse, brown unc. Catalogs 19.00
Ic 1864 Bronze, very fine 6.00
Ic 1894 With L added, bright red unc. gem 10.00
Ic 1909-vdb, Reddish-brown SANDBLAST PROOF. RARE. Rec-
ords of 75.00
Ic 1909-Svdb, brilliant uncirculated gem. SCARCE. 100.00
Ic 1937 Glittering red and orange PROOF. Catalogs 20.00
Ic 1 943-S Steel, 1 944-S “Shell-Case", unc 1.00
Ic Large 1793 CHAIN AMERI., 793 of date and the bust are
legible but balance worn, reverse quite sharp averaging very
good. Should certainly be worth at least the good price of 75.00
Ic 1793 CHAIN AMERICA, very fine. RARE 275.00
Ic 1793 WREATH, Vine & Bars edge, fine. Catalogs 100.00
Ic 1793 LETTERED EDGE, fine. SCARCE. 135.00
Ic 1795 Liberty Cap, plain edge, “one cent" high, very fine 35.00
Ic 1803 Draped Bust, small date and fraction, fine. Cat 5.00
Ic 1812 Head left. Large Date, very fine 17.50
Ic 1817 Coronet type, 13 stars, nearly unc 16.00
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388 Ic 1820 Large Date, beautiful red and purple unc 20.00
389 Ic 1835 Type 34, extremely fine 15.00
390 Ic 1835 Type 36, extremely fine 15.00
391 Ic 1839 OVER 36, very good. RARE 70.00
392 Ic 1839 Type 1838, very fine 15.00
393 Ic 1839 Silly Head, extremely fine. Cat. unc 42.50
394 Ic 1839 Booby Head, very nearly unc 27.50
395 Ic 1839 Type 1840, very fine 12.50
396 Ic 1840 Braided Hair type. Large date, very fine 8.00
397 Ic 1851 Reddish orange uncirculated 10.00
358 Vjc 1793 Head Left, smoll thick plonchet, ONLY YEAR TYPE, ex-
tremely fine. RARE. 225.00
399 1/20 1794 Head Right, Larger plonchet. Lettered Edge, very good. 27.50
400 y2C 1804 Dif. Type, spiked chin, extremely fine 15.00
401 ^/2C 1810 Turban Head, very good 7.50
402 V2C 1826 Extremely fine. 10.50
403 V2C 1828 12 Stars (only year) very fine 15.00
404 y2C 1851 Dif. Type, extremely fine 8.00
TWENTY CENT PIECE SET
A short-lived attempt to replace the quarter with a truly decimal coin, but
since it was so similar to the quarter it caused considerable confusion. Only the
1875 S and CC circulated to any extent. The 1875 and 1876 are seldom en-
countered in well-worn condition. The 1877 and 1878 were struck only in proof
for collectors.
405 1875 Very fine and sharp. Scarce 20.00
406 1875-S Very fine - 17.50
407 1875-CC Very good. Catalogs fine 13.00
408 1876 Very fine. SCARCE 25.00
409 1877 BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 350 ISSUED. UNDERVALUED
IN KEEPING WITH ITS RARITY. Auction records well over $200
to 225.00
410 1878 PROOF WITH GOLDEN TINT. Only 760 issued. Auction
over $150.00 to 160.00
1937 REEDED EDGE Ic & 5c
Listed in the 10th Edition of the Guidebook with the notation that the reeding
was done outside of the mint. New information has come to light that the reed-
ing was applied at the mint surreptiously (in the same manner as the 1913
I ib- rty He-d nickel was struck). These were first offered at the A.N.A. Conven-
tion at Philadelphia in 1941 by Ira Reed, the well-known contemporary dealer.
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1937 REEDED EDGE Ic and 5c (Continued)
For several years, we did not have the privilege of handling these unusual coins,
but as frequently happens in numismatics, we cataloged a pair in cur February
sale.
411 Ic 1937 REEDED EDGE, red uncirculated. ONLY 100 SAID TO
HAVE BEEN ISSUED. The specimen in our February sale brought
$77.00 on our estimated value of 100.00
412 5c 1937 REEDED EDGE, brilliant uncirculated. ONLY 100 SAID
TO HAVE BEEN ISSUED. The specimen in our February sale
brought $100.00 on our estimated value of 125.00
Consignment C — New York
VERY IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF
SILVER DOLLARS, LETTERED EDGE 1794-1804
We note a sharp increase in interest in this series resulting in the discovery
of several new varieties since the publication of Mr. Bolender's excellent book in
1950. It is our understanding that a new book on rhe subject- hos been completed
and is scheduled for publication this year. No doubt, a number of sharp advances
in values will occur when this new book is published.
413 1794 Acquired as extremely fine and appears to be just about
that. Free from any of the defects which usually occur on this
rarity. RAPIDLY ADVANCING IN VALUE. We note o 50%
advance in the Guidebook rn very fine conditioin the last two
years and about 75% advance in uncirculated. The uncircu-
lated specimen in the 1956 A.N.A. Convention brought
$8,000.00 and the specimen offered on the West Coast last
year was priced $10,000.00. The specimen sold at auction in
November in the East was only slightly superior to this speci-
man O'iid realized $6500.00
414 1794 “Spanish Milled Dollar" (8 reales) of Mexico (actually cir-
culated in the U.S.) v.f. Cost 25.00
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415 1795 Similar type with flowing hair and outstretched eagle, B-5,
Two Leaves under eagle's wing, very fine and sharp obverse, ex-
tremely fine reverse.
416 1795 B-6, Three Leaves, very fine and sharp (bought as ex-
tremely fine).
417 1795 B-7, Three Leaves but SMALL HEAD variety, fine. SCARCE.
418 1795 TYPE II, BUST TYPE with Hair in Knot and Smaller Eagle,
B-14 bust centered much too far to left, 7 berries on reverse,
very fine. Catalogs
419 1795 Similar type, B-15 with bust properly centered, 6 berries,
extremely fine. SCARCER THAN ABOVE. Unc. worth
420 1796 B-1 Small date and letters, fine and sharp obverse, very
fine reverse. SCARCE. Catalogs (standard catalog) v.f
100.00
90.00
75.00
75.00
350.00
100.00
421 1796 B-2 Small date and letters, very nearly uncirculated. RARE.
Unc. worth over 300.00
422 1796 B-4 Small date. Large Letters, very nearly uncirculated.
SCARCE. Catalogs unc 250.00
423 1796 B-5 Large Date, small letters, fine and sharp. Scarce 65.00
424 1796 B-5a Similar but very large die break on 1C of America,
good. Scarce. 35.00
425 1797 TYPE III, STARS 9x7 (INSTEAD 8x7 os above) to denote
admission of Tennessee to the Union. Large Letter reverse, very
nearly uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs unc. 300.00
426 1797 TYPE IV, STARS 10x6, very nearly uncirculated, sharp
with luster. VERY RARE. In fact, latest research has confirmed
this variety is twice as rare as the above. If we had an uncir-
culated specimen in stock, our price would not be less than $ 500.00
427 1798 Similar to type II, 15 OBVERSE STARS, SMALL EAGLE re-
verse, extremely fine. RARE. Greatly U'.'idervalued in keeping with
its true rarity, particularly so choice as what few specimens are
known are almost all in well-worn condition. If we had an un-
circulated specimen in stock, our price on it would not be less than
428 1798 TYPE V, 13 OBVERSE STARS (it was realized how imprac-
tical it would be to add a star for each new state) SMALL EAGLE
reverse, B-1, very good but has been holed at some time and is
now repaired. Fine specimens catalog $60, very good worth about
429 1798 TYPE VI, 13 OBVERSE STARS, LARGE HERALDIC EAGLE,
B-4 Knob 9, extremely frne. VERY RARE VARIETY. Judging from
the present market value compared to that when the revision of
1956 to Mr. Bolender's book was issued, an unc. speciman
would probably be priced
430 1798 B-7 Knob 9, fine. SCARCE. Cataloged in 1956 by Bolender
at
431 1798 B-8, Only 4 BERRY REVERSE, extremely fine. In demand
for type. Catalogs unc
432 1798 B-1 3, 10 Arrows, extremely fine. Catalogs unc.
500.00
47.50
275.00
50.00
120.00
150.00
SILVER DOLLARS LETTERED EDGE 1794-1804 (Con’t.)
433 1798 B-15, 13 Arrows, Very nearly uncirculated. Cataloged by
Bolender in 1956 in unc. at $125.00; no doubt an unc. speci-
man today would be worth 150.00
434 1798 B-23a, High 8 in date touching bust, very nearly uncircu-
lated. SCARCE. Cataloged in 1956 by Bolender in unc. at 175.00
435 1798 B-27, Close Dote, High 8, A BEAUTIFUL GEM WITH
"MINT LUSTER." VERY RARE IN THIS REMARKABLE STATE
OF PRESERVATION. Cost 350.00
436 1799 OVER 98, B-3, ERROR REVERSE WITH 15 STARS, first
and last stars "peep out" of the clouds, UNCIRCULATED WITH
BLUE PATINA, very tiny planchet break at edge as struck. RARE.
Record over
437 1799 OVER 98, B-2, 13 Star Reverse, extremely fine. RARE. Cat.
unc.
438 1799 B-4, Perfect Dote, 15 STAR REVERSE, very good. RARE.....
439 1799 S-5, Medium Large berries, extremely fine. Cat. unc.
440 1799 B-9, Apostrophe ofter finol S in STATES, extremely fine.
Catalogs unc.
441 1799 B-10, Very fine with the reverse a bit sharper. Cataloged
in 1956 by Bolender at
442 1799 B-llb, NO BERRIES in branch, extremely fine and sharp
with traces of luster. RARE TYPE. Record for unc. over
443 1799 B-12a, NO BERRIES (this and above only two dies of this
variety) extremely fine. RARE. Of equal rarity to above.
444 1799 B-15, IRREGULAR DATE, 13 Star Reverse, very good.
RARE TYPE. Cataloged in 1956 by Bolender in fine at
445 1799 B-16a, Small Berries, very fine obverse, extremely fine re-
verse. Catalogs $75 in only very fine. This one worth closer to_ —
446 1799 B-17, Extra Large Berries, very fine. Cataloged by Bolender
in 1 956 at
447 1799 B-23, TYPE VII, 8x5 STARS OBVERSE, only die end only
year, extremely fine. RARE. Catalogs unc.
448 1799 B-8, Variety with line between Ml of UNITED, very good.
Cataloged in 1956 by Bolender in fine at
449 1799 B-14 Extremely fine. Cataloged by Bolender in 1956 unc.
at
450 1799 B-18, UNITEID variety, extremely fine and sharp. VERY
RARE. Cataloged by Bolender in 1956 unc. at
451 1799 B-19, Fine. SCARCE. Cataloged by Bolender at
452 1800 B-14, Dotted Date, just about very fine. Catalogs
453 1800 B-17, 12 Arrows reverse, very nearly uncirculated Catalogs
unc.
454 1800 B-18, COMET variety (die break thru clouds) very nearly
uncirculated. Catalogs unc.
455 1800 B-19, AMERICAI, fine. Scarce
456 1801 B-2, 12 Arrows, very nearly uncirculated. Cataloged in
1 956 by Bolender unc. at
250.00
160.00
45.00
150.00
150.00
50.00
200.00
55.00
100.00
50.00
180.00
37.50
150.00
200.00
55.00
47.50
140.00
150.00
45.00
175.00
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457 1801 B-4, 13 Arrows, fine obverse and very fine reverse. Cat-
aloged by Bolender v.f. at 90.00
458 1802 OVER 1, B-2, Wide overdate, very good and sharp 30.00
459 1802 OVER 1, B-3, Wide overdate, very good. SCARCE 35.00
460 1802 OVER 1, B-4, Close overdate, 12 orrows, extremely fine.
RARE. Cataloged in 1956 by Solender unc. at 185.00
461 1802 B-6, Close Perfect Date, extremely fine. Cat. unc 130.00
462 1803 B-1, SMALL 3, extremely fine. RARE. Catalogs unc. 160.00
463 1803 B-5, Small HIGH 3, very fine with luster. RARITY 5. Un-
dervalued since this rarity is not known uncirculated. Should bring
over its cost of 100.00
464 1803 B-6, Large 3, BRILLIANT PROOFLIKE GEM WITH ALL
STARS SHARP AS ARE THE OTHER FEATURES. SO CHOICE,
IT WAS ACQUIRED AS THE PROOF RESTRIKE VARIETY
WHICH IS CATALOGED BY BOLENDER AT $1000.00. Cost $ 660.00
465 1804 Bank of England dollar struck over Spanish American 8
reales, very nearly uncirculated. Since these were legal tender in
the U.S. until 1857, this coin could very well have circulated in
the U.S. 25.00
466 1804 8 Reales (SPANISH MILLED DOLLAR” AS STATED ON
THE U.S. COLONIAL NOTES) of Mexico, x.f. A GENUINE 1804
AMERICAN SILVER DOLLAR which circulated in the U.S 25.00
THE FAMOUS GOBRECHT DOLLARS 1836-1839
Generally acknowledged our most beautiful silver coin: Liberty seated without
drapery from elbow, reverse flying eagle. Quite popular and consistently rising
in value from year to year. Since the excellent work by Walter Breen on this in^
teresting series. We have been fortunate to obtain the UNIQUE 1838 STRUCK
OVER 1859 SILVER DOLLAR. This unique coin is the PROOF of the restriking
and mixing of the dies in 1859. We feel this series has great potential as to
future study and discoveries as well as increase in popularity and value.
467 1836 TYPE VIII, LIBERTY SEATED, NO STARS, reverse EAGLE
IN FIELD OF 26 STARS (FOR STATES) very nearly uncirculated.
RARE. The equal of the specimen we saw at a recent convention
priced at
350.00
THE FAMOUS GOBRECHT DOLLARS 1836-1839 (Con’t.)
468 1839 TYPE IX, STARS ADDED TO OBVERSE AND OMITTED
FROM REVERSE, reeded edge, only borest friction. Under a glass
it- is discernable where a small hole has been carefully repaired
and re-engraved. Cataloged at 600.00
LIBERTY SEATED DOLLARS 1840-1873
469 1840 TYPE X, LIBERTY SEATED, NO MOTTO, extremely fine.
Cat. unc. 45.00
470 1841 PROOF WITH BLUE PATINA ALTHO NOT A GEM. CAT-
ALOGS IN STANDARD CATALOG 350.00
471 1842 Very fine. Catalogs 15.00
472 1843 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 30.00
473 1844 Prooflike with some patina. Acquired as a proof with slight
rubbing at 75.00
474 1 845 Extremely fine. Catalogs unc L. 40.00
475 1846 Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 35.00
476 1846-0 Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 47.50
477 1 847 Very nearly uncirculated with luster. Cat. unc 30.00
478 1848 BLUE PROOF WITH SLIGHT PURPLE TINT, same abra-
sions. Catalogs in standard catalog at 300.00
479 1849 Very fine. Catalogs 17.50
480 1850 Appears to be PROOF with abrasions. Catalogs in stondard
catalog 350.00
481 1850-0 Fine. Scarce 25.00
482 1851 ORIGINAL WITH HIGH DATE, BRILLIANT PROOF.
LISTED IN STANDARD CATALOG AS '^EX. RARE." BUT
UNPRICED. RECORD OVER $1500.00
483 1852 Very fine with some minor abrasions. ORIGINAL. VERY
RARE. What few specimens are known are nearly all in proof or
uncirculated. In fact the catalog does not list it circulated. The
only listing for the original is in uncirculated in both catalogs.
The standard catalogs lists it $650.00 but the latest record is
closer to 1000.00
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484 ] 853 Extremely fine. Scarce. Catalogs unc 60.00
485 1854 Very fine with the reverse closer to extremely fine.
SCARCE. Cost 65.00
486 1855 Acquired as a PROOF. While it does hove a proofiike sur-
face with a lustrous bluish golden patina, it also hos some mfnor
abrasions. Cost 125.00
487 1856 Fine. Scarce. Catalogs v.f 27.50
488 1857 PROOF WITH GOLDEN PATINA, TINY CARBON SPOT
IN FIELD. CATALOGS IN STANDARD CATALOG $150.00 BUT
HAS RECORDS OVER 200.00
489 1859 Prooflike with bluish golden patina. Acquired as a proof at 75.00
490 1859-0 Extremely fine. Catalogs unc. 30.00
491 1859-S Extremely fine. RARE. Catalogs in standard cat. unc. 100.00
492 1860 Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Catalogs unc 45.00
493 1860-0 Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 27.50
494 1861 Brilliant prooflike gem. SCARCE. So choice it was acquired
as a proof at 75.00
495 1862 Glittering blue and gold prooflike gem. Acquired as a proof
ot 60.00
496 1863 Extremely fine. Scarce 35.00
497 1864 Very nearly uncirculated, sharp. Scarce 37.50
498 1865 Very fine and sharp. Scarce 30.00
499 1866 TYPE XI, MOTTO ADDED, very fine and sharp. SCARCE. 25.00
500 1867 PROOF WITH BLUE PATINA. Only 625 issued. Catalogs
$60 In standard catalog but has records over 75.00
501 1868 Proof but has some minor abrasions. Only 600 issued. Cat-
alogs in standard catalog 57.50
502 1869 BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Records over 80.00
503 1870 Very nearly uncirculated 20.00
504 1870-CC Very fine. SCARCE. Cost 45.00
505 1871 Brilliant uncirculated. Rare so choice 25.00
506 1871 Very nearly uncirculated 18.00
507 1871-CC EXTREMELY FINE. VERY RARE. CATALOGS IN
STANDARD CATALOG UNC 650.00
508 1872 Fine. 9.00
509 1872'S Extremely fine. RARE. Catalogs standard cat. unc. 100.00
510 1872-SFine.
511 1873 Extremely fine. Scarce - 17.50
512 1873-CC Extremely fine. VERY RARE. Records for similar con-
dition over $600.00 and a record for uncirculated over $1000.00
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LIBERTY HEAD DOLLARS 1878-1921
513 1878 TYPE XII, 8 TAIL FEATHERS, uncirculated with prooflike
reverse, blue patina. Catalogs 10.00
514 1878 TYPE XIII, 7 TAIL FEATHERS, similar to above 5.00
515 1878 7 FEATHERS, PROOF WITH GOLDEN PATINA, nick in
field. ONLY 300 ISSUED. Catalogs in standard cat 100.00
516 1878-S-CC Brilliant uncirculated. Catalog 7.50
517 1 879-P-O-S-CC Uncirculated with golden patina. Cat 21.00
518 1 880-P-S, 81-P-O-S Unirculated golden. Cat 17.00
519 1 880-CC ,1881-CC Brilliant uncirculated. Cat 13.50
520 1879-CC, 81-0-CC Very nearly unc. Cat. unc 17.00
521 1880-0 Microscopic o, golden unc. Cost 15.00
522 1882-P-S, 83-P-O-S Golden unc. Catalog 19.00
523 1 882-0-CC, 84-S-CC Very nearly unc. Cat. unc 27.00
524 1 884-P-O-CC Golden uncirculated. Catalog 12.00
525 1 885-P-O-S-CC Golden uncirculated. Catalog 17.50
526 1886 PROOF WITH GOLDEN PATINA some rubbing in field.
Catalogs in standard catalog 35.00
527 1 886-P-S, 87-S, 88-S Brilliant unc. Catalog 12.50
528 1886-0, 1888-0 Very nearly unc. Catalog unc 20.00
529 1886-S Prooflike gem with golden tint. Cost 10.00
530 1887-P-S, 88-S, 89-P-S Golden unc. Catalog 16.00
531 1887-0, 89-0 Golden uncirculated. Catalog 15.00
532 1 889-0-CC Very fine and sharp. Catalog 12.50
533 1 890-P-O-S-CC Golden uncirculated. Catalog 15.50
534 1 89 1 -P-O-S-CC Golden uncirculated. Catalog 19.25
535 1 892-P-O-S-CC Ex. fine to nearly unc. Cat. unc 67.00
536 1 893-P-O Golden uncirculated. Catalog 18.00
537 1893-S Very neariy uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs unc. 400.00
538 1 893-CC Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 22.50
539 1 894-P-O, 95-0-S Fine to very fine. Cat. v.f 15.50
540 1894-S, 97-S, 99-S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalog 11.50
541 1895 BRILLIANT PROOF. VERY RARE. SETTING NEW REC-
ORDS. RECORD OVER 750.00
542 1 896-0-S Very fine. Catalog 5.50
543 1 896 PROOF WITH GOLDEN PATINA, some abrasions. Only 762
issued. Cataloged in standard catalog at 45.00
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544 1897 GLITTERING BLUE PROOF. ONLY 731 ISSUED. RECORDS
OF $60 AND 66.00
545 1 897-S, 1899-0 Golden uncirculated. Catalog 11.00
546 1898 Possibly struck as a proof and while it still has some proof
surface, the field is somewhat rough. Cost 15.00
547 1899-0 Microscopic o, good. Scarce.
548 1899 BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 846 ISSUED. RECORDS OVER . 60.00
, 549 1 900-P-O-S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalog 11.50
t
550 1900-0 OVER CC, extremely fine. ONLY THE SECOND SPECI-
MEN OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY RARE VARIETY THAT WE HAVE
SEEN. 500.00
551 1901 BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 813 ISSUED. RECORDS OVER . 60.00
552 1901-0, 1902-0 Fine to very fine. Catalog 5.00
553 1901-S, 02-S, 04, 21-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Cat 22.00
554 1902 BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 777 ISSUED. RECORDS OVER 60.00
555 1 903 Extremely fine 4.00
556 1903-0 Very fine. RARE. Catalogs 45.00
557 1903-S, 1904-0 Very fine. Catalog.,... 12.00
PEACE TYPE DOLLARS 1921-1935
558 1921 Struck in medallic HIGH RELIEF, unc 12.50
559 1922-P-D-S, 23-P-D-S Regular low relief, unc. Cat 17.75
560 1 924-P-S, 25-P-S Brilliant uncirculated. Cat 14.50
561 1926-P-D-S, 27-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Catalog 30.75
562 1 928-P-S, 34-P-D Golden uncirculated. Catalog 25.00
563 1 934-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalog unc 40.00
564 1935 Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 6.00
565 1935-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 10.00
DOUBLE EAGLES ($20 GOLD)
566 1850 TYPE I, TWENTY D. reverse, uncirculated with orange tint.
SCARCE. Catalogs in standard catalog 160.00
567 1851-0 Etremely fine. SCARCE. Catalogs (standard cat.) unc.. 130.00
568 1852 A beautiful uncirculated specimen with orange tint. RARE.
SO CHOICE. 125.00
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DOUBLE EAGLES ($20 GOLD) (Continued)
569 1852-0 Uncirculated with barest trace of friction in field. Cat-
alogs (standard catalog) $125.00 but has records over 150.00
570 1853-0 Very fine. SCARCE. Cost 1 12.50
571 1 856-S Uncirculated with orange tint. Catalogs (stand, cat.) $95
but records over 1 10.00
572 1857-S Extremely fine. Records for unc 115.00
573 1863 BRILLIANT PROOF. EXCEEDINGLY RARE. IN FACT,
WE DOUBT IF MORE THAN HALF A DOZEN OR SO SPECI-
MENS STILL EXIST. EXCELLENT FOR "TYPE'' (1850-1866).
OWNER SAYS HE "TURNED DOWN" $1500.00 FOR THIS
RARITY ABOUT TWO YEARS AGO. MAY POSSIBLY NOW
BRING CLOSER TO $2000.00
574 1866-S TYPE II, MOTTO ADDED ABOVE EAGLE, fine In de-
mand as first year of type
60.00
575 1866 BRILLIANT PROOF but judging from its weight, it is prob-
ably copper with gold plating. RARE. The standard catalog lists
the regular gold proof at $950.00. What this rarity will bring
is up to you, the bidder.
576 1 872-S Fine. Catalogs 42.50
576A 1 872-CC Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs unc 225.00
577 1874-S Very fine 50.00
578 1875 Fine. Catalogs 42.50
579 1875-S Fine. Catalogs 42.50
580 1875-CC Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc. 125.00
581 1876-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs (standard) unc 85.00
582 1876-CC Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 1 10.00
583 1877-S TYPE III, TWENTY DOLLARS on reverse, x.f. Cot. unc. 70.00
584 1879-0 Very fine. RARE. The first year the New Orleans mint
resumed operations after the Civil War. ONLY 2,325 ISSUED.
GREATLY UNDERVALUED IN KEEPING WITH ITS RARITY.
Altho the ste.'idard catalog lists this rarity at $150.00, there are
records closer to 250.00
585 1879-S Uncirculated with some prooflike surface. Catalogs
$75.00 but so choice it should be worth closer to 100.00
586 1879-CC Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Catalogs unc. 185.00
587 1880-S Brilliant uncirculated. Cost $95.00 which is understand-
able for so choice a specimen. May now bring over 100.00
588 1881-S Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 70.00
589 1 882-S Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 70.00
590 1 883-S Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 75.00
591 1884-CC Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Catalogs unc. 140.00
592 1 889-S Very fine. 50.00
593 1890-CC Uncirculated with orange tint. SCARCE. Catalogs 125.00
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594 1890-CC Fine. Scarce. Catalogs 75.00
595 1891-S Extremely fine. Catalogs unc. 75.00
596 1 892-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 75.00
597 1892-CC Very fine. SCARCE. Cost 117.50
598 1 893-S Very fine. 50.00
599 1 894-S Very fine. 50.00
600 1895 Brilliant uncirculated. Rare so choice. Cost , 75.00
601 1 895-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 65.00
602 1898-S Prooflike, barest rubbing in field. Cat 65.00
603 1 899-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 65.00
604 1 901 -S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 65.00
605 1902 MAGNIFICENT BRILLIANT PROOF. WITH A VERY
SMALL REGULAR COINAGE, THIS DATE IS IN GREAT DE-
MAND. THE STANDARD CATALOG LISTS THIS DATE AT
$650.00 BUT CURRENT MARKET FOR THIS RARITY IS
NOW CLOSER TO $1000.00
606 1 902-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc. 65.00
607 1903-S Very fine. 50.00
608 1904 Prooflike with yellow tint. So choice it was acquired as a
proof at $250 (now cataloged in standard cat. in proof at $575).
What it is worth must be determined by you, the bidder.
609 1904-S Very fine 50.00
610 1 906-D (First year Denver mint) uncirculated with orange tint,
tiny nick on cheek. Catalogs 65.00
61 1 1906-S Very fine. 50.00
612 1907 BRILLIANT PROOF, NICK IN FIELD. LAST YEAR OF
TYPE. ONLY 78 ISSUED. CATALOGED IN STANDARD CATA-
LOG AT $600.00 BUT PRESENT MARKET SEEMS CLOSER TO 850.00
613 1 907-S Uncirculated with orange tint, tiny nick. Cat 65.00
614 1907-D Uncirculated with orange tint, tiny nick. Cat. 65.00
615 1907 TYPE IV, ST. GAUDENS TYPE V/ITH THE CENTER HIGH-
ER THAN THE EDGE (WONT STACK) BRILLIANT UNCIRCU-
LATED WITH FLAT EDGE. A remarkably choice specimen free
from the usual minor abrasions. Generally acknowledged our
most beautiful coin. 250.00
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DOUBLE EAGLES ($20 GOLD) (Continued)
616 1907 SIMILAR BUT WIRE EDGE, SO CHOICE IT APPEARS
TO BE A PROOF. THE STARS AROUND THE EDGE (E PLURI-
BUS UNUM) ARE SMALLER THAN THE REGULAR VARIETY.
AS YET, UNLISTED IN THE CATALOG. THIS IS THE DIS-
‘ COVERY SPECIMEN AND WAS ACQUIRED ABOUT A YEAR
AGO AT , $1000.00
617 1907 TYPE V, REGULAR TYPE WITH REGULAR DATE (instead
of MCMVIl) as above) in low relief more practical for circulation,
very fine. Since this does not bear the motto ''In God We Trust",
it soon became known as "Teddy Roosevelt's godless coins." 60.00
618 1908 Similar type without motto, very nearly unc 60.00
619 1 908-D No Motto, very nearly uncirculated 60.00
620 1908 TYPE VI, MOTTO ADDED BY CONGRESS, x.f 60.00
621 1 908-D Motto, uncirculated, tiny nick. Catalogs 80.00
622 1 908-S Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs unc 190.00
623 1909 OVER 8, extremely fine. THE ONLY OVERDATE OF THE
SERIES. Cat. unc. 130.00
624 1909-D Uncirculated, tiny nick. RARE. Undervalued in keeping
with its true rarity. 150.00
625 1910-S Very fine. 50.00
626 191 1-D Extremely fine. Catalogs in stand, cat. unc 60.00
627 1914-S TYPE VII, 48 STARS INSTEAD 46 AS ABOVE, extremely
fine. Catalogs standard cat. unc 62.50
628 1914-D Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. standard cat. unc 65.00
629 1915 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs stand, cat. unc 65.00
630 1915-S Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. stand, cat. unc 75.00
631 1922-S Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs unc 300.00
632 1 923-D Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs stand, cat 60.00
633 1924 Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. stand, cat. unc 75.00
634 1926 Brilliant uncirculated, tiny nick. Catalogs 90.00
635 1926-S Brilliant uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs 675.00
PIONEER DOUBLE EAGLES ($20 GOLD)
636 1853 UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE 900 thous., extremely
fine, small nick. RARE. Catalogs unc 250.00
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637 1853 Similar to above but UNLISTED VARIETY with 900 over
800 thous., a choice very nearly uncirculated specimen. We
find an auction record for this variety over $ 750.00
638 1855 KELLOGG & CO., very fine with the usual minor obrasions
(no serious ones) characteristic of these soft nearly pure gold
^ coins. The present market for these historical coins seems to now
< be around 200.00
639 1861 CLARK GRUBER & CO., DENVER, a sharp fine to about
very fine specimen (bought as very fine) which is somewhat
superior to the worn specimens generally encountered of this
coin. RARE. Cataloged in Standard catalog ot $ 750.00
640 Similar to above with reeded edge, but judging from its weight
it is copper with gold plating, some roughness in field, otherwise
nearly uncirculated. Cost 250.00
641 Similar but copper with plain edge, -very tiny planchet imperfec-
tion at edge, prooflike but slightly rubbed on hair. Cost 95.00
EAGLES ($10 GOLD)
642 1796 SMALL EAGLE, 3x8 STARS, Prooflike with orange tint.
So choice that it was acquired as a proof at $1000.00. Ac-
cording to our records, this date is offered less frequently
than the 1795. Undervalued in keeping with its true rarity.
Whether this choice specimen brings more or less than its
purchase price will be decided by you, the bidder with your bid.
643 1797 SMALL EAGLE, 12x4 STARS, a choice specimen with con-
siderable prooflike surface. VERY RARE. According to our rec-
ords, at least four times as rare as the 1795. With the 1795
bringing over $500, this rority should certainly be worth over 750.00
644 1797 LARGE EAGLE, 10x5 STARS, unirculated with yellow tint,
the reverse has a beautiful brilliant prooflike surface. Cost 275.00
645 1799 8x5 STARS, LARGER HEAD, small stars similar to 1798
(much scorcer than the usual large stars variety) another coin
acquired as a proof. It does have a lovely prooflike surface with
yellow and orange overtones. Cost $350.00. What it will now
bring must be determined by your bid.
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EAGLES ($10 GOLD) (Continued)
646 1800 LARGE STARS OBVERSE as used to 1804, uncirculated with
yellow tint. Records over 200.00
647 1801 Another choice speciman with a lovely prooflike reverse.
Cost 250.00
648 1839 TYPE VIII, BUST LEFT, LOOP FROM EAR, smaller but
thicker. Large Letters, nearly uncirculoted with orange tint. Rec-
ords over 125.00
649 1841 TYPE IX, CHANGED BUST, TINY DATE, very fine. Cata-
logs in standard cat. 37.50
650 1841 ACQUIRED AS A PROOF. IT DOES HAVE THE
^'SQUARE EDGES" OF A PROOF AS WELL AS A BEAUTIFUL
PROOF SURFACE. THE STARS AND OTHER FEATURES ARE
QUITE SHARP. IN SHORT, IT DOES HAVE THE "HALL-
MARKS" OF WHAT WE GENERALLY ACCEPT AS PROOFS.
SINCE THE MANUFACTURE OF PROOFS PRIOR TO 1858
DID NOT HAVE THE UNIFORMITY OF PRODUCTION AS
THOSE SINCE THAT TIME, IT IS EXCEEDINGLY DIFFICULT
TO BE POSITIVE AS TO WHAT WAS INTENDED AT TIMES
IN REGARDS TO THE MANUFACTURE OF PROOFS. COST
$750.00 WE NOTE THE STANDARD CATALOG LISTS THE
FIRST COIN IN ITS PROOF SECTION (1855) AT $1500.00
651 1842 LARGER DATE, nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc
652 1842-0 Very nearly uncirculated. Scarcer date.
653 1843 Re-engraved date, extremely fine. SCARCE. Records over —
654 1843-0 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc
655 1845-0 Date RE-ENGRAVED, fine and sharp. SCARCE. _
656 1 846-0 Fine and sharp. Catalogs
657 1847 MUCH LARGER DATE, extremely fine. Catalogs unc
658 1847-0 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc
55.00
55.00
100.00
40.00
65.00
25.00
40.00
47.50
659 1848 ACQUIRED AS A PROOF. IT DOES HAVE THE PROOF
SURFACE AND SHARPNESS OF STRIKING CHARACTERISTIC
OF A PROOF. WHILE IT DOES HAVE A WIRE EDGE, IT DOES
NOT HAVE THE FULL "SQUARE EDGE" OF THE 1841 (LOT
650). PERHAPS, AS ONE LEADING AUTHORITY HAS CLAIM-
ED, IT IS A "CARELESSLY MADE PROOF." COST $ 500.00
660 1849 Very fine. Catalogs in standard catalog 30.00
661 1849 OVERDATE WITH QUSTE CLEAR ORIGINAL NUMER-
AL SHOWING IN CENTER OF BALL OF 9 AND TO THE
LEFT. VERY FINE. TO DATE THIS IS THE ONLY SPECI-
MAN KNOWN. COST $ 500.00
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662 1849 Re-engraved 1, very fine. Cost 42.50
663 1849-0 Very good. Catalogs fine 27.50
664 1850-0 HUGE DATE, appears to be uncirculated but cleaned.
Cat. 47,50
665 1851-0 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 50.00
666 1852 Fine and sharp. Remember, these coins are well over 100
years old. How much longer can they remain at such a small
premium over actual gold value 27.50
667 1854-0 ENORMOUS DATE (date punches for silver dollars mis-
tokenly used) VERY NEARLY UNCIRCULATED. LISTED IN
STANDARD CATALOG AS "VERY RARE" WITHOUT ANY
PRICE. COST 300.00
668 1 854-S Normal size date, very nearly unc. First year San Francis-
co mint. SCARCE. 55.00
669 1856 Very nearly uncirculated. Cataloged in standard cat. unc.- 57.50
670 1859 Smaller date, extremely fine. SMALL ISSUE. Cataloged in
standard cat. unc. 70.00
671 1860-0 Very nearly uncirculated. ONLY 1 1,100 ISSUED. Record
over 60.00
672 1864 Very fine. ONLY 3,580 ISSUED. A RARITY SELDOM OF-
FERED. SHOULD EASILY BE WORTH OVER 100.00
673 1 866-S No Motto, good. RARE. Cost $51 in our October 1957
sale but due to its rarity, we believe the coin is worth closer to_ 60.00
674 1868 TYPE X, "IN GOD WE TRUST" ADDED, very nearly un-
circulated with some luster. RARE. Cost 65.00
675 1873 BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 25 PROOFS ISSUED AND 825
REGULAR STRIKINGS MAKING IT ONE OF THE TOP RARITIES
IN THE SERIES. IN FACT, THIS IS THE SMALLEST NUMBER
STRUCK FOR ANY DATE AND MINT FROM 1795 TO 1873!
SHOULD EASILY BE WORTH - 1000.00
676 1874-CC Very fine. SCARCE. Catalogs in standard cat. $45 but
has records over 60.00
677 1876 Fine and sharp. ONLY 732 ISSUED. Greotly undervalued.
From our October 1957 sale at 125.00
678 1877-CC Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Greatly undervalued.
Cataloged in standard catalog in only very fine at $75; certainly
this choice specimen (bosed on the ratio in the standard catalog)
is worth ot least 150.00
679 1878 Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 42.50
680 1878-S Very fine. Catalogs 35.00
681 1879 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 50.00
682 1879-0 Extremely fine with traces of luster. VERY SMALL ISSUE.
THE SECOND RAREST DATE OF THE ENTIRE SERIES FROM
THIS MINT. In keeping with its rarity, we believe the standard
catalog listing for unc. is too low at 250.00
683 1879-S Very fine..— 27.50
684 1879-CC Fine. ONLY 1762 ISSUED MAKING IT THE RAREST
CC MINT EAGLE. OLD RECORD OVER 150.00
685 1880 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 32.50
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EAGLES ($10 GOLD) (Continued)
686 1880-0 Fine. ONLY 9200 ISSUED. UNDERVALED 40.00
687 1880-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 32.50
688 1880-CC Very nearly uncirculated. ONLY 11,190 ISSUED. Cata-
loged in standard catalog in only very fine at $42.50; based on
the ratio of values therein, this choice specimen is worth 75.00
689 1881 PROOF but has minor abrasions. ONLY 40 ISSUED. Cata-
loged in standard catalog at 225.00
690 1881-0 Very nearly uncirculated with some luster. ONLY 8350
ISSUED. Greatly undervalued. The standard catalog lists this dote
in only very fine at $45; based on the ratio of values therein.
this choice specimen is worth at least 75.00
691 1881-CC Extremely fine. SCARCE. Cataloged in standard cat.
unc. 65.00
692 1882 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 32.50
693 1883-CC Extremely fine and sharp. RARE. Record for unc. over 100.00
694 1884 PERFECT BRILLIANT PROOF. THE GUIDEBOOK
STATES THAT ONLY 15 WERE ISSUED MAKING THIS ONE
OF THE RAREST OF ALL THE PROOFS ISSUED. CERTAINLY
A GREAT RARITY SUCH AS THIS SHOULD BE WORTH AT
LEAST 600.00
695 1886 Very nearly uncirculated with some luster. Scarce. Cat-
aloged in standard catalog unc 37.50
696 1887-S Extremely fine. Cataloged in standard cat. unc 37.50
697 1890 BRILLIANT PROOF, barest rubbing in field. ONLY 63
ISSUED. Cataloged in standard catalog at $200.00 but the last
speciman we know of to come O'n the market brought over 250.00
698 1891-CC Brilliant uncirculated, tiny nick. Cataloged in standard
catalog at 45.00
699 1892 Uncirculated with orange tint. Catalogs 32.50
700 1892-0 Extremely fine and sharp. Cat. in standard cat. unc 45.00
701 1 892-S Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 32.50
702 1892-CC Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Catalogs unc 52.50
703 1893 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 32.50
704 1893-0 Very nearly uncirculated, nick in field. Cat. stand, cat.
unc. 50.00
705 1893-CC Very nearly uncirculated. LAST YEAR OF MINT.
SCARCE. Cataloged in standard catalog unc. 65.00
706 1894 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc. 32.50
707 1894-0 Extremely fine, some luster. Cat. stand, cat. unc 45.00
708 1895-0 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc i 40.00
709 1 896-S Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 32.50
710 1897 Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 32.50
711 1897-0 Very nearly uncirculated, sharp. RARE. Undervalued 50.00
712 1899 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 32.50
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713 1899-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 32.50
714 1901 Brilliant uncirculated. Cataloged in stand, cat 37.50
715 1 902-S Very fine. 25.00
716 1 906-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 32.50
717 1 906-D Brilliant uncirculated gem. First year Denver mint. RARE.
SO CHOICE. Worth its cost of 50.00
718 1907 LAST YEAR TYPE, MAGNIFICENT BRILLIANT PROOF.
ONLY 74 ISSUED 350.00
* 719 1 907-D Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc. __ _ 32.50
•4^
720 1907 TYPE XII, NEW TYPE WITH FEATHER HEADDRESS,
NO MOTTO, NO PERIODS. ACQUIRED AS A SANDBLAST
PROOF AND APPEARS TO BE ONE. WHILE THE CATALOGS
LIST THE PERIODS VARIETY IN PROOF, THEY DO NOT LIST
THE NO PERIODS IN PROOF. WE NOTE THE GUIDEBOOK
LISTS THE UNIQUE 1907 PERIODS BUT NO STARS ON
EDGE VARIETY. PERHAPS THIS IS ALSO UNIQUE. THE 1907
PERIODS WITH ROLLED EDGE OF WHICH 42 WERE ISSUED
IS PRICED IN THE CATALOG AT $550.00. CERTAINLY,
THIS GREAT RARITY SHOULD BE WORTH AT LEAST $2500.00
721 1907 Similar but brilliant uncirculated. Cat. in standard cat 45.00
722 1908 TYPE XIII, "IN GOD WE TRUST" ADDED, 46 ST.ARS (FOR
STATES) very nearly unc. Catalogs in standard cat. unc 40.00
723 1 908-S Very fine. Scarce. Records over 40.00
724 1 908-D No Motto, very nearly unc. Cat. standard cat. unc 45.00
725 1 908-D With Motto, extremely fine. Catalogs unc. 40.00
726 1910 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 32.50
727 1910-D Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. stand, cat. unc 40.00
728 1911 Brilliant uncirculated. So choice worth at least 40.00
729 191 1 SANDBLAST PROOF, BAREST TRACE OF RUBBING. ONLY
95 ISSUED. CATALOGED IN STANDARD CATALOG $125 BUT
HAS RECORD OVER 175.00
730 1912 TYPE XIV, 48 STARS (2 new states) very nearly unc 32.50
731 I 9 1 2-S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc 35.00
732 1914-D Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. stand, cat. unc 35.00
733 1915 Brilliiant uncirculated, tiny nick. Catalogs 32.50
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PIONEER GOLD EAGLES ($10 GOLD)
734 1849 $10 TEMPLETON REID, TRIAL PIECE IN COPPER. THE
GOLD SPECIMEN IS OF THE UTMOST RARITY AND IS UN-
PRICED IN EITHER CATALOG. THIS COPPER TRIAL PIECE
MAY WELL BE AS RARE AS NO FIGURES ARE GIVEN AS TO
THE NUMBER KNOWN WHILE THE STANDARD CATALOG
DOES LIST 6 SPECIMENS KNOWN OF THE $25 PIECE. This
specimen does not show any wear but does show an imperfec-
tion on the obverse and on the reverse which appears to have
been made in the planchet at the time the coin was struck. At
the Florida Convention this Januory, we were shown several
coins of this nature, not of this rarity, which were each priced
at well over $1000.00
735 1849 $10 MINERS BANK, TRIAL PIECE IN PEWTER, UNCIR-
CULATED. While the catalog lists the gold at $1000.00, the last
choice uncirculated specimen we saw offered for sale was priced
$1750.00 What this rarity will bring, must be determined by you,
the bidder.
736 1852 $10 AUGUSTUS HUMBERT, fine and sharp obverse, very
fine reverse. SCARCE. Cataloged in standard catalog at 150.00
737 1852 OVER 51, $10 AUGUSTUS HUMBERT, extremely fine with
luster, only a few of the usual minor abrasions so characteristic
of these soft gold coins. A NEW MAJOR VARIETY WHICH
WE UNDERSTAND WILL BE LISTED IN THE COMING STAND-
ARD CATALOG. Should certainly be worth as much as the 1852
over 51 $20 which is listed in the sta.idard catalog at
738 1852 $10 UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE, a beautiful nearly
uncirculated specimen. Just about equal to the last specimen we
handled which we valued at $250 to
739 1850 $10 BALDWIN & CO., Horseman Type, struck in brass,
very fine except for "test mark" at edge. The regular gold speci-
men is listed in the catalog at $1200.00 fine and $2000.00 unc.
What this brass specimen might bring, must be determined by
you, the bidder. Bid whatever you fee! it is worth to you.
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740 1861 $10 CLARK GRUBER & CO. DENVER, struck in white
metal, beautiful prooflike surface far more rare than the regular
gold which catalogs 175.00
PROOF SETS VIRTUALLY COMPLETE 1854-1916
A most unusual offering. It may well be quite some time before some of
^ these again come upon the market, particularly those dated before 1860. Proofs
ft were officially put on sale to collectors in 1858. Prior to that time, proofs were
made up to order for various government officials, Senators, Representatives and
foreign dignitaries. Of course the quantity struck was quite small. That any prior
to 1858 have survived, is indeed unusual in keeping with the handful struck.
1854 PARTIAL PROOF SET
741 Y2C red and bluish BROWN PROOF. RECORDS OVER 125.00
742 Ic MAGNIFICENT PROOF, OBVERSE BRIGHT RED, REVERSE A
BEAUTIFUL BLENDING OF RED WITH BLUISH OVERTONES.
One look at this gem will moke you understand why the owner
last year bought it at 250.00
743 3c SILVER, first year with 3 outlines to star and larger date,
BRILLIANT PROOF. AN OUTSTANDING RARITY. MORE
RARE THAN THE 1855 WHICH WAS SOLD IN THE EMPIRE
SALE, NOVEMBER 1957 IN NEW YORK AT $410.00. CER-
TAINLY THIS DATE IS AT LEAST 50% MORE RARE THAN
THE 1855. SHOULD BRING OVER $ 600.00
744 Halfdime, arrows at date, FLAWLESS GLITTERING BLUE PROOF.
Missing in the Empire sale which did contain the 1855 which
realized $210.00. Certainly this much more rare date is worth
at least 350.00
745 10c Arrows at date, GLITTERING BLUE PROOF WITH SLIGHT
PURPLE TINT. A very tiny edge nick keeps this great rarity
from being a gem. The dime proofs in the Empire sale only went
back to 1857 (except 1796 and 1821). Certainly as rare as the
halfdime. 350.00
746 25c Arrows at date, FLAWLESS GUTTERING BLUE AND GOL-
DEN PROOF. The first proof listed in the Empire sale was
1859. In our opinion, at least as rare as the 1853 proof which
we note O'n a price list received from a leading Eastern dealer
at $650.00. Th is GEM should certainly be worth a premium.
In this strong market, this great rarity may well bring over....$l 000.00
747 50c Arrows at date, GLITTERING BLUE PROOF. Much more
rare than the 1855 in the Empire sale which we "slole" at
$370.00 on a "buy bid to $750.00." A great rarity such as
fhis is almost priceless; certainly in a class with coins worth
over $1000.00
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1855 PARTIAL PROOF SET
The first proofs listed in the catalogs. The Guidebook states, "Proofs prior to
1855 are known to exist of some dates and all are rare."
748 y^c Red and brown PROOF. RARE. Catalogs in standard catalog
at $70 but has records over 100.00
749 10c Arrows at date, GLITTERING BLUE PROOF WITH PURPLE
OVERTONES. Bought last year at $275, should now brivig closer
to 350.00
750 25c Arrows at date, prooflike with bluish tint. Bought as a
cleaned proof" at $100.00 which of course is too much. Possibly
$20 to $25.00 would be more in keeping with its value.
751 50c Arrows ot date, GLITTERING BLUE AND GOLDEN
PROOF. AN OUTSTANDING RARITY. We purchased the
speciman in the Empire sale lost November for a customer who
instructed us to, "If necessary, bid up to $750.00". Since the
other 1855 silver proofs bring over double the standord cat-
alog values, we believe this great rarity would be a bargain at $ 800.00
1856 PARTIAL PROOF SET
752 y2C Red and bluish brown PROOF. Evidently exposed for a period
of time allowing the surface to dull slightly. Catalogs in stondard
catalog $65 but bought two years ago for 95.00
753 Ic Large, slanting 5 in date, MAGNIFICENT RED PROOF WITH
BLUISH OVERTONES. Owner last year bought It at 250.00
754 Ic Flying Eagle, PROOF WITH LOVELY BLUISH OLIVE TON-
ING. A choice speciman steadily rising in value. The standard
catalog lists this popular rarity at $650.00 but states at the
beginni'.ig of the proof listing, "Perfect unspotted coins com-
mand higher premiums." Certainly, this desirable rarity should
bring over $ 750.00
755 lOc^ BRILLIANT PROOF WITH DELICATE GOLDEN OVERTONES.
A magnificent speciman of this rarity. Small plain date (first year
of type). In great demand as date and type. Not in the Empire
sole but judging from the ratio of prices realized for these rare _
early proofs, this gem may well bring over $ 250.00
756 25c Plain dote (first year of type) PROOF WITH BLUE AND
GOLDEN PATINA. VERY RARE. Not in Empire sale. Using a
comparative ratio of values whot these early proofs bring com-
pared to the standard catalog valuations, this rarity should bring
at least 350.00
757 50c Ploin date (-irst year of type) MAGNIFICENT SPECIMEN
WITH GLITTERING BLUE AND GOLDEN PATINA. The Em-
pire specimen brought more than 50% over the estimated
value. With a standard catalog voluation of $300 and using
a comparative ratio of prices realized for the other rare
early silver proofs, this greet rarity should bring over $ 600.00
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758 $1 Silver, BRILLIANT PROOF WITH SLIGHT GOLDEN TINT,
pinpoint' nick fakes if ouf of fhe gem class. A beaufifui coin of
greof rorify. The sfondord cofoiog values fhis dafe af $i75 buf
fhe Empire specimen realized $330.00 in keeping wifh fhe rafio
of prices realized compared fo fhe sfandard cafalog valuafions.
This rarify should now brrng well over 350.00
1857 PARTIAL PROOF SET
759 y2c MAGNIFICENT SPECIMEN WITH RED OBVERSE AND BLUE
reverse. Cafaloged in sfandard cafalog of $80 buf (In keeping
wifh fhe rafio of prices realized compared fo cafalog volue on
fhese rore early praofs) fhe owner lasf year paid 150.00
760 Ic Large, Large Dafe, DEEP RED PROOF WITH PURPLE OVER-
TONES. Evidenfly exposed for a period of fime allowing fhe sur-
face fo dull slighfly. Cosf 175.00
761 1c Large, small dafe, MAGNIFICENT BLUE AND OLIVE PROOF.
A joy fo behold. If is undersfandable how fhe presenf owner
^'reached" for fhis gem of 275.00
762 Ic Small, Flying Eagle, bought as a proof which it is not. While it
does have some prooflike surface it is not a true proof. Cost $75
but at the most, it is not worth over 30.00
763 3c PROOF WITH BLUE AND GOLDEN PATINA. RARE. Ccfalogs
$50 in standard catalog buf fhe specimen in fhe Empire sale
opened on fhe floor of $100 ond was bid up fo 190.00
764 Hairdime PROOF WITH BLUE PATINA. RARE. Catalogs $55 buf
fhe specimen in fhe Empire sale was sold on the floor fo o dealer
ef 135.00
765 10c PROOF WITH BLUE PATINA. RARE. The specimen in fhe
Empire sale went at a bargain at $100 fo a dealer (catalogs
standard cat. $90). Should be worth of least 150.00
766 25c BRILLIANT PROOF WITH SLIGHT BLUISH TINT. VERY
RARE. Not in Empire sale. Bought lost year et 295.00
767 50c BRILLIANT PROOF WITH SLIGHT GOLDEN TINT. VERY
RARE. Cataloged in standard catalog at $275.00 buf in keep-
ing wifh fhe ratio of values, fhis great rarify should be worth
closer fo $ 550.00
768 $1 GLITERING BLUE AND GOLDEN PROOF. RARE. The Empire
specimen was defective and brought $225; fhis superior specimen
should bring at least 275.00
1858 PARTIAL PROOF SET, 280 EACH ISSUED
769 Ic Flying Eagle, Large Letters, bought as a PROOF and while it
does have a high wire edge and beautiful prooflike surface as
well as the sharpness characteristic of a proof, it does not have
the full "depth" of the later proofs. Perhaps, as one of the lead-
ing experts states, it is a "carelessly made proof." We have
seen a numhber of proofs prior to 1860 which could very well
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1858 PARTIAL PROOF SET, 280 EACH ISSUED (Con»t.)
be accounted for by the inexperience and "necessary evil" of
striking proofs for collectors. The mint charged only a very nom-
inal premium over face which we doubt covered the cost of
manufacture, or at best, "broke even," The manufacture of
proofs was a nuisance and no doubt, "were gotten cut" as
speedily as was convenient. Sometimes the appropriate planchets
were not conveniently ready and, we suspect, they made some
hurriedly "processed" regular planchets "do." According to a
leading proof specialist, the 280 proof cents of this year were
divided into 80 Large Letters and 200 small letters. V/e have
seen valuations over
770 Ic Flying Eagle, small letters, PERFECT BRILLIANT PROOF
WITH "DEPTH" OF LATER PROOFS. Not to be confused with
the "prooflike" specimens commonly sold as proofs. According
to- a leading authority on proofs, only 200 were struck. Com-
pare this wi^'h the 1000 1856 flying eagle said to have been
struck. The last price we saw quoted for an authentic proof (we
examined the coin) was $
771 Ic Smaller Flying Eagle, reverse oak wreath and broad ornamen-
tal shield, copper-nickel proof. ONLY 51 TO 75 ISSUED. We re-
cently sow one priced
772 Ic Indian Head, reverse oak wreath as in 1860 but without the
shield, copper-nickel proof with wire edge. ONLY 51 TO 75 IS-
SUED. We recently sow one priced
773 Ic Indian Head, reverse laurel wreath, EXACT TYPE OF THE
REGULAR 1859 CENT (ONLY YEAR OF TYPE) proof. ONLY 51
TO 75 ISSUED. A dealer recently offered to sell us one at
774 3c Appears to be a PROOF that has been cleaned at some time
but now has taken on a lovely toning. According to a leading
proof specialist, the 3c of this date is rarer than the dollar. Rec-
ord of
775 5c Halfdime, BRILLIANT PROOF. Finally being accepted for the
rarity it is. At the Central States Convention Auction in April
1956, this rarity brought $55; since then it has realized $75
and $85 and should now bring over
776 10c PROOF WITH BLUE PATINA. RARE. Cataloged in standard
catalog at $70 but has records over $125.00; judging from its
great demand, it should be worth closer to
777 25c GLITTERING BLUE PROOF with a few of the "lint morks"
which plagued the mint in those days in striking proofs. These
"lint morks" are so minor that they generally ore ignored in
cataloging. Record almost a year ago of $115 with a later rec-
ord of $135; should now be worth closer to
778 50c PROOF WITH BLUE AND GOLDEN PATINA. RARE. Older
record of $130 with a newer record of $155. Since this date Is
said to be as rare as the dollar. It should certainly be worth ot
least
200.00
350.00
125.00
100.00
150.00
70.00
100.00
150.00
175.00
200.00
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1859 PROOF SET, 350 EACH ISSUED
779 Ic Indian Head, regular type with laurel wreath reverse (ONLY
YEAR OF TYPE) brilliant with proof like surface and wire edge.
So choice it was bought as a proof at $60. We note the standard
catalog lists proofs at 67.50
780 1c Regular Indian Head obverse with oak wreath reverse and
broad ornomental shield, regular copper-nickel, prooflike. ONLY
21 TO 25 ISSUED. Last specimen we saw was priced at 130.00
781 3c PROOF V/ITH BLUE PATINA. Cataloged in standard catalog
$30 but records over 40.00
782 5c Halfdime, BRILLIANT PROOF. RARE TYPE COIN. Only year
with hollow stars. In great demand. Cataloged at only $25 in
standard catalog but judging from auction records, this popular
coin could now bring closer to 50.00
783 10c Brilliant Proof with bluish tint. IN GREAT DEMAND FOR
TYPE (last and most “reasonable" year with stars on obverse).
Cataloged in standard catalog at $45 but with the strong demand
for this type, it should now bring closer to 65.00
784 25c Glittering Blue Proof. Cataloged in standard catalog $40 but
based on rarity, it should be worth closer to 60.00
785 50c Proof with blue and golden patina. RARE. Cataloged in stand-
ard catalog at $75 but the strong demand leads us to believe it
will bring closer to 100.00
786 $1 Magnificent proof with lovely blended blue and golden toning.
Cataloged in standard catalog at $90 but has record nearly year
ago of $105 and later erne of $115; should now bring over 125.00
RARE 1859 TRANSITIONAL DIME
787 Obverse 1859, Reverse 1860. The words “UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA" do not appear on the coin. IN GREAT DE-
MAND. According to a leading proof specialist, ONLY 20
WERE ISSUED. The Empire Sale specimen last November
realized $1250.00. That specimen, according to the picture in
the auction catalog, had a streak across the reverse. It had an
estimated value of $1200.00 but spirited bidding sent it to
$1250.00. THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT SPECIMEN TRULY DE-
SERVING OF THE TERM "GEM". We note a specimen in
the March Numismatic Scrapbooks (probably sold by the time
this sole takes place) advertised at $1500.00
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RARE 1859 TRANSITIONAL HALFDIME
788 Obverse 1859, Reverse 1860. The words "UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA" do not appear on the coin. IN GREAT DE-
MAND. OF EQUAL, IF NOT GREATER RARITY THAN THE
TRANSITIONAL DIME. In fact, the standard catalog values
this great rarity higher than the dime. Since the Empire sale
and other sales did not have a specimen, no recent records
could have been set. We believe that if a specimen hod been
available in the Empire sale, it would have realized cs much
or more than the dime ($1250.00). THIS BRILLIANT-PROOF
SHOULD BRING AS MUCH AS THE DIME $1500.00
1860 PROOF SET, 400 EACH ISSUED
789 Ic Indian Head with oak wreath and shield reverse, brilliant
prooflike gem. So choice it was bought as a proof at $27. The
Empire specimen in similar condition realized 30.00
790 3c Glittering Blue Proof. Cataloged in standard catalog $25.
but records of $30. and 35.00
791 5c Halfdime, Legend replaces stars. Brilliant Proof. Cat. $26.50
stand, cat but now worth over 35.00
792 10c Brilliant Proof. First year of type. Legend replaces stars on
obverse. Cataloged stand, cat. $35. but now worth over 45.00
793 25c Brilliant Proof with bluish tint. Cat. standard cat. $30. but
records over 40.00
794 50c Gliffering Blue Proof. SCARCE. Cataloged in stand, cat.
$50. but now worth over 65.00
795 $1 Brilliant Proof with slight golden tint. RARE. Cataloged in
stcndard catalog $88.50 but present market well over 110.00
1861 PROOF SET, ONLY 375 ISSUED
796 Ic BRILLIANT PROOF. Rare so choice. Record of 75.00
797 3c Proof with blue patina. Cat. (stand) $22.50; records over — 30.00
798 5c Halfdime, bluish golden proof. Cat. (standard) $24; records
over 30.00
799 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (standard) $30; records over 40.00
800 25c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (standard) $30; records of 45.00
801 50c Glittering Blue Proof. Catalogs $50. in standard catalog
but the Empire specimen realized $70; should now bring over 80.00
802 $1 Brilliant Proof with golden tint. Catalogs $93.50 in stand.
N cot.; records around 125.00
1862 PROOF SET, ONLY 450 ISSUED
803 Ic Brilliant Proof. SCARCE. Records over
804 3c Glittering Blue Prcx>f. Scarce. Cat. (stand.) $18.50; records
over
60.00
25.00
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805 5c Halfdime Blue Proof. Cat. (standard) $20 but old record
$25; should now bring at least
806 10c Brilliant Proof. We agree with the statement of a leading
proof specialist that fewer exist of this date than the proof 1915.
Old record of $32; should be worth at-Ieost —
807 25c Brilliant Proof with slight golden tint. Old record of $30;
should be worth at least
808 50c Proof with blue patina. Cat. (stand.) $40. but records over —
809 $1 Brilliant' Proof with slight bluish tint. RARE. Catalogs (stand.)
$70. but with records over $85; should now be worth closer to ...
1863 PROOF SET, ONLY 460 ISSUED
810 1c Brilliant Proof. SCARCE. The Empire specimen was valued at
$60. altho there is an older record of
811 1c Type 1864 Bronze without L, similar appearing v/ith thin
copper plc.ichet, red Proof. ONLY 25 ISSUED. With the 1864
bronze cataloging $90. and bringing closer to $150.00, who knows
what this much rarer coin is worth.
812 1c Regular type 1863 with thick planchet but struck in COPPER,
bought as a proof but it appears to be uncirculated to us with
with bluish potina. ONLY 25 ISSUED.
813 1c Regular copper-nickel 1863 but REEDED EDGE, uncirculated
with prooflike surface. ONLY 8 ISSUED. Record over
814 2c While the regular issue started in 1864, this prototyoe or pat-
tern is a good example of the shortage of "small change ' during
the Civil War forcing the government to take steps to remedy
the situation. Evidently, it was thought the introduction of the
2c piece would help alleviate the situation. Rather similar to the
regular 1864 SMALL MOTTO at first glance, but close in-
spection reveals the motto at "God Our Trust" and "Cents"
curved. Red proof (AW-412). ONLY 36 TO 50 ISSUED. The
regular small motto issue of 1864 which 50 are said to have
been issued, catalogs (guidebook) $530.00. While the demand
is not as great for this rarity, nevertheless it should certainly be
worth somewhere around
815 2c Reverse similar to above but obverse has bust Washington,
(AW-404) red and blue copper proof. ONLY 76 TO 100 ISSUED.
Should now be worth around
816 3c Brilliant Proof with bluish tint. RARE. In fact, o leading
proof specialist claims that this is the hardest silver proof to ob-
tain in the set. Catalogs $70. in standard catalog but with
records of $76. and $77.50 this rarity should now bring closer to
817 5c Halfdime, Glittering Blue and Golden Proof. RARE. Cat.
(stondard) $45. but has record of $57.; should now bring closer to
818 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $35. but has record of $45;
should now bring over
819 25c Brilliant Proof with blue patina around edge. Catalogs (stand.)
$37.50; records closer to
820 50c Brilliant Proof. RARE. Catalogs (standard) $50. but the
Empire specimen brought $60. and other records closer to
821 $1 Brilliant Proof with golden tint. Catalogs (stand.) $82.50 but
old record of $90. and more recent records over
30.00
35.00
35.00
50.00
100.00
65.00
1 00.00
100.00
100.00
60.00
i
100.00
70.00
50.00
50.00
75.00
100.00
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1864 PROOF SET, ONLY 470 ISSUED
INCLUDES 1864-L & 1864 SMALL MOTTO 2c
822 Ic Copper-Nickel, BRILLIANT GEM PROOF. RARE. A lead-
ing proof specialist has divided the coinage of the 1864 proof
cents as ONLY 300 ISSUED for the copper-nickel and 170 issued
for the bronze. From the ratio of their appearance on the
market, we are inclined to accept this breakdown. In the light
of the information we have confirming the rarity of this date,
the standard catalog valuation of $40. seems highly inadequate.
With auction records around $75, we believe this rarity should
be worth closer to 100.00
823 Ic Appears similar to regular copper-nickel at first glance but
actually it has aluminum instead of nickel giving it the white
appearance (copper-aluminum) (AW-462). The planchet is
very slightly thinner than the regular bronze cent of this year.
Uncirculated with golden patina. ONLY 15 ISSUED. We saw a
speciman not long ago priced at 1 50.00
824 Ic Similar composition to above but THICKER PLANCHET be-
tween the thickness of the regular bronze and regular copper-
nickel, Brilliart Proof with slight golden tint and High Wire
Edge. A beautiful coin of the HIGHEST RARITY. Acquired as
AW-462B (which is not listed in AW). Bought last year at 195.00
825 Ic Regular bronze Without L, Red and Orange PROOF. ONLY
YEAR OF TYPE. ONLY 170 ISSUED MAKING IT THE RAREST
BRONZE PROOF CENT (NEXT TO THE 1864-L) Cataloged at
$90. in standard catalog (compiled in May 1957) in which the
information as to values is now nearly a year old. Records over
$125. and should now be worth over 150.00
826 Ic Similar to above but struck on double thick planchet (same
size as copper-nickel) Prooi. Unlisted in AW. We can recall
seeing only 4 or 5 of this very rare variety. Should be worth ot
least 200.00
827 Ic 1864-L Acquired in 1940 at the "huge" sum of $40 when
the proof was not listed in the catalog and the uncirculoted was
listed at $15. Evidently someone tried to "brighten" it at
some time as it is now a yellow orange color. It still retoins its
proof surface and has the sharpness generally the ^^hollmark'^
of a proof. A leading proof specialist states that ONLY 20
WERE ISSUED. The Standard catalog does not price this date
but instead has "Ex. Rare". There are records around $1500.00
828 2c 1864 SMALL MOTTO, Red ond Bluish Brown. Acquired as
a proof \n 1940 at $25. when the catalog did not list proofs of
this date. It does have the prooflike surface and sharpness
characteristic of a proof. Since it is toned, it is difficult for us
to be absolutely positive as to its striking. Perhaps it is one of
the ^'carelessly made proofs" (as stated by a leading proof au-
thority) encountered periodicolly in cataloging this interesting
series. The standard catalog does not price proofs but states
"Ex. Rare." The guidebook catalogs proofs at
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829 2c LARGE MOTTO, Magnificent Red Proof. RARE. Cataloged in
standard catalog at $60. in italics signifying that due to its
rarity, it could very well bring double its catalog value. We
have seen specimens not as choice valued at 100.00
830 2c Regular Large Motto dies but struck in COPPER-NICKEL,
Brilliant Proof. ONLY 15 ISSUED. Should certainly be worth
as much as the regular bronze specimen of which 470 were
issued.
831 3c Glittering Blue and Golden Proof. RARE. Cat. (standard) $80.
but the Empire sale specimen realized $90; other records over 100.00
832 3c Similar but struck in copper, PROOF. NOT IN AW. OF GREAT
RARITY. SHOULD BE WORTH MORE THAN THE SILVER OF
WHICH 470 WERE ISSUED. 100.00
833 5c Halfdime, Proof with bluish tint. RARE. Cat. (stand.) $80.
but higher records should be worth 100.00
834 10c Proof with Blue Patina. Cat. (stand.) $35. but records of .. 50.00
835 10c Regular dies but struck in NICKEL (AW-445) Proof. ONLY
8 ISSUED. Should certainly be worth ot least 75.00
836 25c Glittering Blue Proof. Rare. Cot. (stand.) $47.50 but with
the advance in the market, it should now bring closer to 60.00
837 50c Proof with golden tint. Rare. Cat. (stand.) $50. but the
Empire specimen brought 77.50
838 $1. Proof with dark blue patina. Rare. Cat. (stand.) $80. but
with a record nearly year ago of $90.; should now bring at least 100.00
1885 PROOF SET, ONLY 500 ISSUED
839 Ic Glittering Red Proof shading to attractive deeper red. RARE.
Catalogs $45. in standard catalog but records of $52.50 and. 66.00
840 2c Red Proof shading to a deep Red Proof. SCARCE. Cat. (stand.)
$25. but records closer to 35.00
841 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. THE RAREST 3c NICKEL PROOF.
Cat. (stand.) $100. but the Empire specimen brought $120.; this
gem should now be worth at least 150.00
842 3c Nickel struck in COPPER. Proof. ONLY 15 ISSUED.
843 3c Silver, Brilliant Proof. RARE. Cat. (stand.) $65. but has records
72.50 and 85.00
844 3c Silver struck in COPPER, Proof. ONLY 15 ISSUED.
845 5c Halfdime, Brilliant Proof. RARE. Of equal rarity to above but
records only $56. to , 66.00
846 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $32'.50 but records over 45.00
847 25c Brilliant Proof, bluish tint at edge. Cat. (stand.) $45. but
present market closer to 55.00
848 50c Proof with bluish patina. Cat. (stand.) $45. but present
market closer to 65.00
849 $1. Brilliant Proof with golden tint. Cot. (stand.) $70. but with
on old record of $80.; should now be v/orth closer to 100.00
1866 PROOF SET, ONLY 725 ISSUED
FIRST YEAR WITH GOD WE TRUST^
850 Ic Glittering Red and Bluish Olive PROOF. Cat. (stand.) $55.
but has records of $70. (Empire sole) and $76. older sole; should
certainly bring over 85.00
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1866 PROOF SET, ONLY 725 ISSUED FIRST YEAR WITH
•‘IN GOD WE TRUST” (Continued)
851 2c Glittering Red Proof. Records over $30; so choice should be
worth closer to
852 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $25. but records around
$40; a leading proof specialist values this date at
853 3cSilver, Glittering Blue Proof. Cat. (stand.) $32.50 but has
records of $37. to $66; should certainly be worth at least
854 5c Nickel, first year, RARE TYPE WITH STARS AND BARS,
BRILLIANT GEM PROOF. In great demand. This is as beautiful
a speciman as is obtainable. Cataloged in standard catalog at
$135. in italics due its rarity and indicating the coin could bring
double catalog or more when it appears on the market. There are
a number of records from $165. to $225.; should now bring over
855 5c Nickel, stars and bars reverse similar to above but obverse has
bust of Washington (AW-551) Brilliant Proof. ONLY 25 ISSUED.
Of almost equal rarity to the tronsitional pattern 5c (dated 1865)
which was in the Empire sale and brought
856 5c Nickel, similar obverse os above with bust Washington, reverse
5 inside wreath. Brilliant Proof. Similar rarity as obove.
857 5c Halfdime, Glittering Blue Proof. Cat. (stand.) $30. but records
of $33. to
858 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $35. but records $41. to
859 25c Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. Cat. (stand.)
$42.50 but records over
860 50c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. Cat. (stand.) $40. but
records $45. to
861 $1. Brilliant Proof with bluish tint. Cat. (stand.) $65. but records
$73. to
862 $1. Regular dies struck in COPPER, Proof. ONLY 50 ISSUED.
Should be worth at least
1867 PROOF SET, ONLY 625 ISSUED
863 1c Glittering Red Proof. RARE. Much rarer than the 1866 1c
proof. The standard catalog listing of $52.50 does not truly
re.lect its rarity and demand. Records over $89 but so choice
should be worth at least -
864 2c Glittering Red Proof. Rare so choice. Exceedingly difficult
to obtain so choice. Records from $30. to $38; should be worth
over
865 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $20. but has records $25.
866 3c Silver, Brilliant Proof. Rare. Cat. (stand.) $35. but records
$39. to
867 5c Nickel, new type with bars removed. Brilliant Proof. In de-
mand as first year of type. Cat. (stand.) $25. but has records
868 5c Halfdime, Brilliant Proof with slight blue toning at edge. Cat.
(stand.) $30. but records $35. to
40.00
50.00
50.00
250.00
275.00
38.50
46.00
50.00
54.00
85.00
125.00
100.00
40.00
33.00
44.00
35.00
42.50
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869 10c Brilliant Proof. SCARCE. Cot. (stand.) $37.50 but record
of 55.00
870 25c Brilliant Proof. SCARCE. Cat. (stand.) -^0.00
871 50c Glittering Blue Proof, SCARCE. Cat. (stand.) $45; should
bring over 55.00
872 $1. Brilliant- Proof with golden tint. RARE. Cat. (stand.) $60. but
records over 75.00
RARE 1867 5c WITH RAYS PROOF
873 5c BRILLIANT PROOF. A magnifice'nt specimen which may be
equalled but certainly cannot be surpassed. THE RAREST
REGULAR PROOF NICKEL. And the one generally missing in
so mony of the great collections. OF GREATEST RARITY. The
standard catalog does not price it but instead has ''Ex. Rare."
We note a specimen in a Western auction last year wos valued
at $2,000.00; this gem should certainly naw be worth at least..$2,500.00
1868 PROOF SET, ONLY 600 ISSUED
874 1c Glittering Red and Deep Red Proof. RARE. Cat. (stand.) $60.
but has records closer to 100.00
875 2c Glittering Red with bluish tint. Proof. Records $33. to over 40.00
876 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cot. (stand.) $22.50 but has records
over 30.00
877 3c Silver, Brilliant Proof with blue toning at edge. Cat. (stand.)
$37.50; Empire specimen $46. with other records over 50.00
878 5c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $25. but records to 35.00
879 5c Nickel with obverse similar to 3c nickel (AW-680) Brilliant
Proof. ONLY 76 to 100 ISSUED. Should be worth $35. 40.00
880 5c Halfdlme, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $27.50; records over.. 35.00
881 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $27.50; records $31. to around.. 40.00
882 25c Brilliant Proof, blue toning at edge. Cat. (stand.) $37.50;
should now bring closer to 45.00
883 50c Glittering Blue and Golden Proof. Cat. (stand.) $45. but
has records $50. to ^ 66.00
884 $1. Brilliant Proof with golden tint. RARE. Cat. (standard) $57.50
but has older records $70. to 77.00
1869 PROOF SET, ONLY 600 ISSUED
885 1c Beautiful Red PROOF. Catalogs in standard catalog $67.50
but has records $80. (Empire) to 1 1 0.00
886 2c Glittering Red and Olive Proof. Cat. (stand.) $25. but has
records $34. to over 40.00
887 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $20. but has records to — 35.00
888 3c Silver, Brilliant Proof, slight bluish tint. Cat. (stand.) $37.50
but the Empire specimen realized 50.00
889 5c Nickel, Glittering Blue Proof. Cat. (stand.) $27.50 but has
records over 35.00
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1869 PROOF SET, ONLY 600 ISSUED (Continued)
890 5c Halfdime, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $25. but old record
$36; should now bring over 40.00
891 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $27.50 but records $34. to 39.00
892 25c Brilliant Proof. Cot. (stand.) $37.50; should now bring closer
to 50.00
893 50c Brilliant Proof, blue toning at edge. Cat. (stand.) $45. but
now worth closer to 65.00
894 $1. Brilliant Proof with slight golden tint. Cot. (stand.) $60. but
records $65. to 78.00
1870 PROOF SET, ONLY 1,000 ISSUED
895 Ic Choice Red and Bluish Olive Proof. Cat. (stand.) $65. but
now brings $80. to 100.00
896 2c Glittering Red Proof shading to a Deep Red Proof. Cat. (stand.)
$27.50 but records over $40. to 46.00
897 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $17.50 but records $20.
to 29.00
898 3c Silver, Brilliant Proof. Cat. $30. butrecords$37.to 41.00
899 5c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. $30. but records $36. to 44.00
900 5c Halfdime, Brilliant Proof. Cat. $17.50 but records $25. to — 29.50
901 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. $20. but advertised in March Scrapbook
at 30.00
902 25c Brilliant Proof. Cat. $30. but records to 37.50
903 50c Brilliant Proof. Cat. $40. but records (Empire $46.) to 51.00
904 $1. Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. Cot. $45.; records to 66.00
1871 PROOF SET, ONLY 960 ISSUED
905 Ic Choice Red Proof. RARE. Cat. (stand.) $85. but record of 130.00
906 2c Glittering Red Proof starting to have olive overtones. Cat.
(stand. $37.50 but records to 58.00
907 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $20.; records to 30.00
908 3c Silver, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (standard) $32.50; records to 41.00
909 5c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. RARE. Cat. (standard) $110. in italics
signifying that due to its rarity, it may bring double catclog. Re-
cently valued at 200.00
910 5c Halfdime, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $17.50; records to 29.00
911 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $23,50; should now bring over 30.00
912 25c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $30; should now bring over 35.00
913 50c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $40; should now bring (Em-
pire $46.) 55.00
914 $1. Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. Cat. (sta.nd.) $45; records
$55. to 75.00
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1872 PROOF SET, ONLY 950 ISSUED
915 Ic Choice Red PROOF. Cot. (stand.) $95. in italics signifying that
due to its rarity it may bring double catalog. Certainly so choice
worth over 150.00
916 2c Choice Red PROOF. RARE. Cat. (stand.) $60. in italics. Due
^ to its rarity and popularity it should bring around ^ 100.00
9 1 7 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $20; records $25. to 30.00
918 3c Silver, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $35; records to 46.00
919 5c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $22.50; old record 32.00
920 5c Halfdime, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $18.50; old record 28.00
921 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $23.50; old record 28.00
922 25c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $26.50; old record $30.;
should be worth 35.00
923 50c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $42.50; records to 56.00
924 $1 Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stnd.) $47.50; records to 59.00
1873 PROOF SET, DOUBLE SET
INCLUDES PLAIN DATES & WITH ARROWS
A most interesting and popular year including the two types of silver. In-
cidentally, they have proved to be an excellent investment due to the great de-
mand. THE LARGEST PROOF SET YEAR.
925 Ic Red and Olive Proof. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat. (stand) $25;
records $29 to 42.00
926 2c RED PROOF. RARE. ONLY ISSUED IN PROOF AND IN GREAT
DEMAND. Cat. (stand.) $125 but records $135 to 185.00
927 3c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat! (stand.)
$15; records $20 to 26.00
928 3c Silver, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 600 ISSUED. LAST YEAR and
only issued in proof. In great demand. Cat. (stand.) $50 but rec-
ords to 72.00
929 5c Nickel, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat. (stb'nd.) $20; ' • '
records $28 to 34.00
930 5c Halfdime, Brilliant Proof. SCARCE. LAST YEAR. IN GREAT
DEMAND. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $20; records $28
to 33.50
931 10c Plain date, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
$27.50; records $35 to 39.50
932 10c ARROWS AT DATE, BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 500 IS-
SUED. In great demand for type. The standard catalog indicates
this great demand by placing the value of $55 in italics signify-
ing that it probably would bring closer to double catalog when
it appears upon the market. This is further confirmed by the Em-
pire specimen last November bringing $95; should now bring
closer to 110.00
933 25c Plain date. Brilliant Proof. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat (stand-
ard) $27.50; records $36 to 41.00
934 25c ARROWS AT DATE, BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 500 ISSUED
Catalogs $70 in italics in standard catalog indicating that it is
probably worth closer to double catalog due to its great demand
for type. The Lohr specimen a year ego brought $130; later rec-
ord $141; should certainly now be worth over 150.00
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1873 PROOF SET, DOUBLE SET INCLUDES PLAIN
DATES AND WITH ARROWS (Continued)
935 50c Plain Date, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Catalogs
lin standard catalog at $45 (compared to the 1872 of which 950
were issued which is listed in the same catalog at $42.50 —
seems inconsistent). Records to 73.00
936 50c ARROWS AT DATE, BRILLIANT PROOF. ONLY 500 IS-
SUED. Cataloged $90 in italics in the standard catalog signi-
fying that due to its great demand for type it would probably
brrng closer to $175 when it appeared on the market. Records
of $145 to 177.50
937 $1 Silver Plain Date (only type — last year of Liberty Seated type)
Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 600 ISSUED. For many
years the larger proofs, fxirticularly the 50c and $1 had such
a small premium and moved so slowly that the dealers "spent"
them. We estimate that close to 50 of the $1 and 35% of the
50c were "spent" making these two denominations far rarer
than the mint figures would lead us to believe. The silver dollars
were struck only in the beginning of the yeor and did not change
composition later in the year as the 10c, 25c and 50c did. The
same applies to the 2c, 3c silver and 5c halfdime which were
also discontinued this year. The $1 catalogs (stand.) $60 but has
records $75 to 100.00
938 $1 TRADE, Brilliant Proof, slight bluish tint. ONLY 600 ISSUED.
BUT MANY NO LONGER IN EXISTENCE. First introduced this
year for trade in the Orient but thru an oversight in the law,
they were legal tender in the United States. This resulted in two
types silver dollors being legal tender at the same time. In de-
mand as first year of type. For some unexplained reason, parti-
culorly difficult to obtain in choice condition. Cat. (stand.) $70
bat record* to oround 125.00
1874 PROOF SET, ONLY 700 ISSUED
939 Ic Red PROOF. SCARCE. Cat. (stand.) $35 but so choice worth
closer to 50.00
940 3c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $20; records to 26.50
941 5c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $42.50; records to 51.00
942 10c ARROWS AT DATE, Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. Cot.
(stand.) $45 in italics signifying that due to the great demand
for it as a type, it prc'^nbly would bring closer to double catalog
when it appeared on the market. Records to $82; should now be
worth closer to 100.00
943 25c ARROWS AT DATE, Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at
edge. Cat. (stand.) $50 in italics signifying that due to the great
demand for it as a type, it would probably bring closer to double
catalog when it came upon the market. Certainly, this choice
specimen of a popular type coin should be worth at least 100.00
60
944
50c ARROWS AT DATE, Brilliav'it Proof, slight blue toning at
edge. Cot. (standard cat.) $75 in italics signifying that due to
the great demand for it as a type, it would probably bring
closer to double catalog when it came upon the market. A choice
speciman such as this should certainly be worth at least 150.00
945 $1 TRADE, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $60 but records $70 to 92.00
1875 PROOF SET, PLAIN DATES
First year of type (silver coins) with plain date and motto reverse. In increas-
ing demand as "first year of type."
946 Ic Red and Bluish Olive Proof. ONLY 700 ISSUED. Cat. (stand-
ard) $35; records to 44.50
947 3c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 700 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $32.50;
records to 39.50
948 5c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 700 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $75; rec-
ords $84 to around 100.00
949 10c Brilliant PROOF. ONLY 700 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $21.50
records $28 to 33.50
950 20c Glittering Blue Proof. FIRST YEAR OF TYPE. An unsuccessful
attempt to place our coinage on a completely decimal system.
Cat. (standard) $45 records to 66,00
951 25c Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. ONLY 630 ISSUED.
Cat. (stand.) $26.50 but records to 36.00
952 50c Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. ONLY 650 IS-
SUED. Cat. (stand.) $40 but records over 50. OO^
953 $1 Trade, Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. ONLY 700
ISSUED. In great demand due to its small regular coinage. Cat.
(stand.) $65 but the Empire speciman brought $80; other records
to 92.00
1876 PROOF SET, 1,150 SETS ISSUED
954 Ic Red PROOF. Cat. (stand.) $30; recrds to 37.50
955 3c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $20; records to 27.00
956 5c Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. Cat. (stand.) $22.50; records to. 34.00
957 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $15; old record 23.00
958 20c Glittering Blue and Golden Proof. Cot. (stand.) $55; records
to - 75.00
959 25c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $18.50; record to 31.00
960 50c Brilliant Proof. Cat, (stand.) $37.50; record over 50.00
961 $1 Trade, Brilliant Proof, golden tint. Cot. (stand.) $47.50;
Empire brought $56; other records to 68.50
1877 PROOF SET, ONLY 510 SETS ISSUED
One of the most undervalued of all the early proof sets, particularly the silver
coins.
962 1c Choice Red PROOF shading to a lovely Bluish Olive. RARE.
In great demo'nd and constantly setting new records. Cat.
(standard cat.) $200 but records to $255; we note a speciman
advertised in the March Scrapbook at $ 275.00
963 3c Brilliant Proof. RARE. Only issued in proof (total coinage
510). IN GREAT DEMAND. Cat. (standard) $145.00; records to
964 5c Brilliant Proof. RARE. Only issued in proof (total coinage 510).
IN GREAT DEMAND. Cat. (standard) $200 but records $260
(Empire) to
965 10c Brilliant Proof, slight bluish tint. Catalogs $22.50 in standard
catalog in italics signifying that due to its rarity and demand, it
could very well bring double catalog when offered on the market.
Records to
966 20c Glittering Blue Proof. RARE. ONLY ISSUED IN PROOF. The
denomiiiation was abolished in 1878 and the remaining unsold
20c pieces melted. SINCE ONLY 350 1877 20c PIECES HAD
BEEN SOLD, THIS BECOMES THE RAREST DATE OF THE
PROOF SET. The standard catalog lists this at $165 in italics
signifying that due to its rarity and strong demand, it would
“ probably bring considerably over catalog when offered on the
market. Records over $200 to
967 25c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. Cat. (stand.) $25; rec-
ords to
968 50c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. Cat. (stand.) $45; records
to
969 $1 Trade, Brilliant Proof. ONLY ISSUED IN PROOF. RARE. Our
experience leads us to believe that this is TWICE AS RARE AS
THE 3c AND 5c (probably "spent" or melted). This is confirmed
by the standard catalog listing of $75 in italics signifying that
due to its rarity and strong demand, it would probobly bring
substcntially more when it appeored on the market. Records
over $100 to ,
195.00
310.00
39.50
235.00
46.50
76.00
127.50
1878 PROOF SET
In great demand both by proof collectors and regular date collectors since
several denominations were struck only in proof.
970 Ic Red PROOF. Cat. (stand.) $25; records to 36.00
971 3c Brilliant Proof. RARE. ONLY ISSUED IN PROOF. Cot. (stand.)
$50 in italics due to rarity and demand. Records $60 to 77.00
972 5c Brilliant Proof. RARE. ONLY ISSUED IN PROOF. Cot. (stand.)
$67 50 in italics due to rarity and demand. Records $80 to 96.00
973 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 750 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $17.50,
records $26 to 29.50
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974 20c Brilliant Proof. RARE. ONLY ISSUED IN PROOF. The stand-
ard catalog lists 760 proofs issued but we believe the amount
actually sold by the mint is less (some being melted). The in-
frequency of its appearance is not consistent with the 760 figure
as supposedly being issued. Cataloged fn standard catalog at
$120 in italics due to rarity and demand making it quite prob-
able that it would bring considerably more when offered. Records
$138 to 167.50
975 25c Brilliant Proof, blue toning at edge. Cot. (stand.) $18.50;
records $26 to 31.50
976 50c Brilliant Proof, blue toning at edge. RARE. The Empire
specimen brought $82.50; moy now bring 90.00
977 $1 Trade, Brilliant Proof, golden tint. ONLY ISSUED IN PROOF.
IN GREAT DEMAND. Catalogs $70 i-n italics due to rarity and
demand. Should be worth closer to 100.00
978 $1 Silver, 8 Tail Feathers, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 700 ISSUED.
RARE TYPE COIN (ONLY YEAR) IN GREAT DEMAND. Cotalogs
$50 in standard catalog in italics signifying its rarity and great
demand could very well make it realize closer to 85.00
979 $1 Silver, 7 Tail Feathers, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 300 ISSUED.
THE SMALLEST ISSUE SILVER DOLLAR 1878 TO 1904. The
standard catalog value of $100 (in italics) is certainly not in
keeping with the rarity of this date. Should certainly bring at
least 150.00
1879 PROOF SET
980 Ic Red and Olive Proof. Cat. (stand.) $12.50; records $15 to 17.50
981 3c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $10; records $13 to 16.00
982 5c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $27.50 in italics; records to 40.50
983 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 770 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $17.50;
records $24 to 27.50
984 25c Brilliant Proof, some bluish toning at edge. ONLY 250 IS-
SUED. The smallest issue of all the listed proofs. Catalogs (stand.)
$55 in italics signifying that due to its rarity and demand, it
could very well bring 75.00
985 50c Brilliant Proof, slight bluish toning at edge. ONLY 620
ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $40; records to 56.00
986 $1 Silver, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 650 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
$37.50; records to 51.00
987 $1 Trade, Brilliant Proof, bluish toning at edge. ONLY ISSUED
IN PROOF. In great demand. Cat. (stand.) $45; records to 67.00
1880 PROOF SET
V
988 Ic Red and brown Proof. Cat. (stand.) $12; records to 17.50
989 3c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $9; records to 15.50
990 5c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $32.50; records to 41.00
991 10c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $17.50; records $23 to 27.50
992 25c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $26.50; should now bring over.. 35.00
993 50c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) 35.00
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1880 PROOF SET (Continued)
994 $1 Silver, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $30; records to 41.50
995 $1 Trade, Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $42.50; records to 66.00
1881 PROOF SET
996 Ic Red Proof. Cat. (standard) $12.50; records to 16.50
997 3c Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. Cat. (stand.) $8.50; records to 13.00
998 5c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Cat. (stand.) $26.50; records to 36.00
999 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 975 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $22.50;
records to 31.00
1000 25c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint, ONLY 975 ISSUED. Cat.
(stand.) $32.50; records to 40.50
1001 50c Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 975 ISSUED. Cat. (standard)
$37.50; records to 49.50
1002 $1 Silver, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 984 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
$32.50; records to 42.50
1003 $1 Trade, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 960 ISSUED. ISSUED ONLY
IN PROOF. IN GREAT DEMAND. Cat. (stand.) $52.50; rec. to 71.00
1882 PROOF SET
1004 Ic Red Proof. Cat. (stand.) $9.50; records to 15.50
1005 3c Brilliant Proof. Cat. (stand.) $9; records to 15.00
1006 5c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Cat. (stand.) $11.50; records to 17,50
1007 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 1045 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $15;
records to 21.00
1008 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 1150 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $26.50;
records to 40.50
1009 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 1080 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $37.50;
records to 57.00
1010 $1 Silver, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 1101 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
$31.50; records to 41.00
1011 $1 Trade, Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. ONLY 1097 ISSUED. Cat.
(stand.) $47.50; records to 63.00
1883 PROOF SET
1013 Ic Red Proof. Cat. (stand.) $8.50; records to 14.00
1014 3c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Cat. (standard) $7.50; records to 12.50
1015 5c Shield, Brilliant Proof. Last year of type. Cat. (stand.) $9;
records to 16.50
1016 5c Liberty Head, NO CENTS, Brilliant Proof. ONLY YEAR
TYPE. Cat. (stand.) $7.50; records to 15.00
1017 5c Liberty Head, CENTS added. Brilliant Bluish Proof. Cat.
(stand.) $16.50; records to 21.00
1018 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 1094 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $15;
records to 23.50
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RARE 1882 “BLIND MAN’S NICKEL”
1012 5c Regular type bur with FIVE RAISED BARS ON THE EDGE.
First published by Col. Curtis in the 1948 Numismatic Scrap-
book. UNLISTED. ONLY THREE SAID TO HAVE BEEN
STRUCK. The idea behind the five bars on the edge was
that a "blind person could identify the coin by feeling the
bars on the edge." An intriguing idea which, for seme un-
explained reason, WAS LIMITED TO THESE THREE SPECI-
MENS. What a story this coin has, which if properly written
up and displayed, would certarnly attract a great deol of
interest at a club or convention. We would even go so far
as to say that it may very well win a prize, not only for
rarity, but also for human interest. Certainly, if publicity
were desired at a convention for the newspaper to attract
the public and the collectors to the show, this would "do
the trick." With the millions of persons in the country who
are blrnd or have limited vision, we can very well under-
stand why such a scheme was contemplated. The idea seems
quite practical from several viewpoints.
The present owner acquired this "conversation piece coin"
about two years ago at $1000.00 when he also acquired
the 1857 with rays proof in this set ot $1000.00 In trying
to arrive at a fair valuation on today's market, we con best
compare it with the famous 1913 Liberty Head nickel of
which five specimens are known ond which two years ago
cataloged at $6500.00 and now catalogs at $11,000.00.
The 1913 Liberty Head nickel is also a "conversotion piece
coin" but since it is as yet better known than this even
greater rarity, this intriguing coin may better be compared
to the 1867 rays proof nickel (which value it seem to be
linked with at the time of its purchase). The 1867 with
rays proof nickel in this set is CHOICE (AS IS THIS BRIL-
LIANT GEM PROOF) and valued on today's market at
$2500.00. CERTAINLY, THE POSSESSOR OF THIS "COIN
WITH A STORY" WOULD HAVE A PRACTICALLY UNI-
QUE SET OF NICKELS. IF ONE WERE DESIROUS OF HAV-
ING BOTH RARITY AND INTEREST IN A COIN, THIS
WOULD "FIT THE BILL."
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1883 PROOF SET (Continued)
1019 25c Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 1094 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
$26.50; records to 39.50
1020 50c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 1039 ISSUED. Cat
Cat. (stand.) $37.50; records to 54.00
1021 $1 Silver, Brilliant Proof, blue toning at edge. ONLY 1039 IS-
SUED. Cat. (stand.) $32.50; Empire specimen brought 48.00
1022 $1 Trade, Bnllicrjit Proof. ONLY 979 ISSUED. ONLY ISSUED
IN PROOF. IN GREAT DEMAND. Cot. (stand.) 52.50; records to 96.00
1884 PROOF SET
1023 Ic Red and Bluish Brown Proof. Cat. (stand) $1 1.50; records to 20.50
1024 3c Brilliant Proof. Cot. (stand.) $8.50: records to 15.50
1025 5c Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. Cat. (stand.) $23.50; records to._ 34.50
1026 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 875 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $16.50;
records to 29.50
1027 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 875 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $37.50;
records to 51.00
1028 500 Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. ONLY 875 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
$42.50; records to 59,00
1029 $1 Brilliant Proof, golden tint. ONLY 875 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
$35; records to 56.00
1885 PROOF SET
1030 Ic^Red and Purple Proof. Beautiful gem. SCARCE. Cat. (stand.)
$16; records to , 24.50
1031 3c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Cat. (stand.) $10; records to 16.00
1032 5c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. Cat. (stand.) $85 in italics
signifying that due to the rarity and demand, it could very well
bring substantially over catalog when it is offered on the mark-
et. Records to 127,50
1033 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 930 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $15; rec-
ords to 28.50
1034 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 930 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $30; rec-
ords to 45.50
1035 50c Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. ONLY 930 IS-
SUED. Cat. (stand.) $40; Records to 56.00
1036 $1 Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 930 ISSUED. Cat.
(stand.) $35; records to 51.00
1886 PROOF SET
1037 Ic Beautiful Rainbow Colored Proof. Cat. (stand.) $11.50; rec-
ords to 18.50
1038 3c Glittering Bluish Proof. Cat. (stand.) $9, records to 14.50
1039 5c Brilliant Proof. SCARCE. Cat. (stand.) $47.50 in italics in-
dicating that due to rarity and demand, it probably would bring
substantially more when offered on the market. Records to — 69.00
o6
1040 10c Brilliant Prcx>f. ONLY 886 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $16.50;
records to 27.50
1041 25c Brillianf Proof. ONLY 886 ISSUED. Quite popular with rec-
ords of $90 and 91.00
1042 50c Brilliant Proof, slight golden toning at edge. ONLY 886
ISSUED. Empire specimen realized $80 but other records $105
to . 115.00
1043 $1 Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. ONLY 886 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
* $35; records to 58.00
1887 PROOF SET
1044 Ic Red Proof with some attractive purple showing. The smallest
issue of proof Ic dated in the 1 880's. Records to 17.50
1045 3c OVERDATE 1887 Over 6, Brilliont Proof. THE ONLY OVER-
DATE PROOF (1858-1916). This coin is an enigma. Why would
the mint create an overdate only on this one coin in manufactur-
ing proofs for collectors? The'n, they discarded this die and
struck specimens from a perfect die. Why? Cat. (stand.) $60
in italics due to rarity and demand. Records to 86.00
1046 3c Perfect Date, Brilliant Proof. RARE. Cat. (stand.) $45; rec-
ords to 71.00
1047 5c Brilliant Proof. The smallest number of proofs struck of
any date 5c in the 1 880's. The cat. (stand.) value of $12.50
does not seem very realistic in view of the small number issued.
Records to 20.50
1048 10c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 710 ISSUED. Cat.
(stand.) $17.50 records to 31.50
1049 25c Brilliant Proof, slight bluish tint. ONLY 710 ISSUED. Cat.
(stand.) $35 records to 51.00
1050 50c Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. ONLY 710 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.)
$47.50 in italics; records to 78.00
1051 $1 Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 710 ISSUED. Cat. (stand.) $40;
records to 66.00
1888 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1052 Ic Red Proof. Cat. $8; records to .. 14.50
1053 3c Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. Cat.^ $8.50; records (Empire
$12.50) to 15.00
1054 5c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. Cat. $16; records to 22.50
1055 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 800 ISSUED. Cat. $16.50; records to 24.50
1056 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 800 ISSUED. Cat. $25; Records to 39.00
1057 50c Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 800 ISSUED. Cat. $43.50;
Records to 61.00
1058 $1 Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 800 ISSUED. Cat.
$37.50; records to 58.00
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1889 PROOF SET
1059 Ic Red and Purple Proof, Cat. $9; records to 14.75
1060 3c Brilliant Proof. LAST YEAR. Cat. $9; records to 14.50
1061 5c Brilliant Proof. Cat. $12; records to 18.50
1062 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 71 1 ISSUED. Cat. $17.50; records to 29.50
1063 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 711 ISSUED. Originally acquired
as 1889 Over 8. Cost $41; present market for the regular
date is now closer to 50.00
1064 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 711 ISSUED. Originally acquired as
1 889 Over 8. Cost $60; present market for the regulor dote
is now closer to 85.00
1065 $1 Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 811 ISSUED. Cat.
$37.50; records to 60.00
1890 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1066 Ic Beautiful Red Proof, Only 2740 issued (smaller than any in
the 1880's), Cat. $8 but records of $13.50 (Empire) and other
to 17.50
1067 5c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Only 2740 issued (smaller than any
in the 1880's), Cat. $12; records $15 (Empire) to 19.50
1068 10c Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 590 ISSUED. The smallest
issue since 1877. We have seen it valued to 45.00
1069 25c Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 590 ISSUED. Cat. $30 but
we have seen it valued at 60.00
1070 50c Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 590 ISSUED. Cat. $52.50 but
we have seen it volued at 80.00
1071 $1 Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 590 ISSUED. The rarest Liberty
Head dollar with the exception of the 1878 7 feathers. So noted
in the catalog with the price of $60 in italics due to rarity and
demand. Fewer proofs exist than the popular 1895 which cota>
logs $550. This rority has records over $80 but should be worth
closer to 100.00
1891 PROOF SET
1072 Ic Red and Olive Proof. Only 2350 issued. Cat. $8; records over 15.00
1073 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 2350 issued. Cat. $12; records to 19.00
1074 10c Brilliant Proof, slight bluish tint. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat.
$17.50 but we have seen it valued at 35.00
1075 25c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat.
$28.50 but we have seen it valued at 55.00
1076 50c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 600 ISSUED. Cat.
$50 but we have seen it valued at 75.00
1077 $1 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 650 ISSUED. Cot. $50; records to - 71.00
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1892 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1078 Ic Red and Olive Proof. Only 2745 issued. Cat. $9 but Empire
speciman brought $17.50; other records over 20.00
1079 5c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Only 2745 issued. Cat. $12; records to 17.00
1080 10c Brilliant Proof. First year Liberty Head. Cat. $20; have seen
it valued at 30.00
1081 25c Brilliant Bluish Proof. First year Liberty Head. Cat. $23.50;
advertised in March Scrapbook at $35; old record 36.00
1082 50c Brilliant Proof. First year Liberty Head. Cat. $37.50; ad in
March Scrapbook $45; Records $50 and 55.00
1083 $1 Brilliant Proof. Cat. $37.50; records to 51.00
1893 PROOF SET
1084 Ic Choice Red Proof. Only 2195 issued. Cat. $8; records to 17.00
1085 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 2195 issued. Cat. $12; records to 19.25
1086 10c Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 792 ISSUED. Cat. $23.50;
records to $37; have recently seen it valued at 40.00
1087 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 792 ISSUED. Cat. $27.50; records
to $37.50; have recently seen it valued at 40.00
1088 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 792 ISSUED. Cat. $50; records to
$69; have recently seen it valued at 75.00
1089 $1 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 792 ISSUED. Cat. $50; records to $66;
hove recently seen it valued at 70.00
1894 PROOF SET
1090 Ic Red Proof shading to Rainbow colors. Only 2632 issued. Cat.
$11; records to 24.00
1091 5c Brilliant Proof, golden tint. Only 2632 issued. Cat. $15;
records to 23.50
1092 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 972 ISSUED. Cat. $22.50; records to
$36; have recently seen it valued at 35.00
1093 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 972 ISSUED. Cat, $25; records $37
and 40.00
1094 50c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 972 ISSUED. Cat.
$45; Records $71 and 75.00
1095 $1 Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 972 ISSUED. Cat.
$45; Records $55 to ^ 65.00
1895 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1096 Ic Red Proof shading to deeper Red. Only 2062 issued. Cat,
$8.50 which seems very low considering the small issue. Rec-
ords to 18.50
1097 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 2062 issued. Cat. $13; records to 21.00
1098 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 880 ISSUED BUT DUE TO THE DIF-
FICULTY OF OBTAINING AN UNCIRCULATED SPECIMAN,
IT IS IN GREAT DEMAND. The catalog indicates this with the
price of $90 in italics. Have seen it valued at $150 more re-
cently in a colleague's catalog at 180.00
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1895 PROOF SET (Continued)
1099 25c Brilliant Prcx>f. ONLY 880 ISSUED. Cat. $27.50; records
$45 to $50; recent ad 50.00
1100 50c Brilliont Proof. ONLY 880 ISSUED. Cot. $50; now valued
at $75 to 95.00
1101 $1 Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 880 ISSUED.
ONLY ISSUED IN PROOF, THEREFORE IN GREAT DE-
MAND. We have seen this rarity advance from its catalog
value of $6 in 1940 to its present catalog value of $550
in italics due to its rarity and demand. Not a bad invest-
ment. With the continued strong demand we cannot help
but feel that it will rise substantially during the coming
years. With records of $750; we connot see why this gem
will not soon bring closer to $1000.00
1896 PROOF SET
1102 Ic Red Proof with slight Purple tint. Only 1 862 issued. Cat. $15
in italics, records to 26.50
1103 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 1 862 issued. Cat. $30 in italics due to
rarity and demand; records to $46; should now be worth over. 50.00
1104 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 762 ISSUED. Cat. $32.50 in italics
due to rarity and demand; have seen it recently valued at 60.00
1105 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 762 ISSUED. Cat. $30; have seen it
recently valued at 50.00
11 06 50c Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. ONLY 762 IS-
SUED. Cat. $52.50; records to 86.00
1107 $1 Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. ONLY 762 IS-
SUED Cat. $45; records to 76.00
1897 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1108 Ic Red Proof. Only 1938 issued. Cat. $10; records to 20.50
1109 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 1938 issued. Cat. $15; records to 21.00
1110 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 731 ISSUED. Cat. $22.50 in italics;
records to $41; have recently seen it valued at 45.00
1111 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 731 ISSUED. Cat. $30; records to.-_ 51.00
1112 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 731 ISSUED. Cat. $50; records to 83.00
1113 $1 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 731 ISSUED. Cat. $47.50; records to 76.00
1898 PROOF SET
1114 Ic Red and Bluish Olive Proaf. Only 1795 issued. The smallest
coinage of Ic in the 1890's. Cat. $10; records to 20.00
1115 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 1795 issued. The smallest coinage of
5c in the 1 890's. Cat. $15 records to 22.00
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1116 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 735 ISSUED. Cat. $20; records to
$37.50; have seen it recently valued at 40.00
1117 25c Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. ONLY 735 IS-
SUED. Cat. $30; records to 46.00
1118 50c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Slight toning at edge. ONLY 735
ISSUED. Cot. $50; records to 86.00
1119 $1 Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 735 ISSUED. Cot.
, Cot. $45; records to 77.00
1899 PROOF SET
1120 Ic Red and Deep Red Proof. Only 2031 issued. Cat. $10; rec-
ords to 22.00
1121 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 2031 issued. Cat. $16; records to 22.50
1122 10c Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 846 ISSUED. Cat. $20; rec-
ords to 34.50
1 123 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 846 ISSUED. Cat. $28.50; records to 42.50
1124 50c Brilliont Proof. ONLY 846 ISSUED. Cot. $48.50; records to 76.00
1125 $1 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 846 ISSUED. Cot. $42.50; records to 63.00
1900 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1126 Ic Red Proof. Only 2262 issued. Cat. $8; records to 14.75
1127 5c Brilliant Proof, slight bluish tint. Only 2262 issued. Cot. $14;
records to 20.50
1128 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 912 ISSUED. Cat. $20; records $30
(Empire) to 37.50
1129 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 912 ISSUED. Cat. $25; records to.„. 37.50
1130 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 912 ISSUED. Cat. $45; records to 68.00
1131 $1 Brilliant Proof, slight blue toning at edge. ONLY 912 IS-
SUED. Cot. $40; records to 56.00
1901 PROOF SET
1132 Ic Red and Deeper Red Proof. Only 1985 issued. Cat. $8.50;
records to 1 7.00
1133 5c Brilliant Blue Proof. Only 1985 issued. Cat. $14; records to 19.50
1134 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 813 ISSUED. Cat. $18.50; records to 37.50
1 135 25 Brilliaint Proof. ONLY 813 ISSUED. Cat. $26.50; records to 36.50
1136 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 813 ISSUED. Cot. $46.50; records to 71.00
1137 $1 Brilliant Bluish Proof. ONLY 813 ISSUED. Cot. $45; records
to $67; hove seen it recently valued ot 70.00
1902 PROOF SET
1138 Ic Reddish Olive Proof. Only 2018 issued. Cat. $8; records to 15.25
1139 5c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Only 2018 issued. Cat. $12.50; rec-
ords to 18.50
1140 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 111 ISSUED. Cat. $20; records to
$41. For some unexplained reason, this date has always com-
manded a higher price than the mint figures would moke us
feel is more commensurate in keeping with its rarity. Have re-
cently seen it valued at 45.00
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19*02 PROOF SET (Continued)
1141 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 111 ISSUED. Cat. $27.50; records to 42.00
1 142 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 111 ISSUED. Cat. $47.50; records to 76.00
1143 $1 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 777 ISSUED. Cot. $47.50; records to
$71; have seen it recently valued at 75.00
1903 PROOF SET
1144 Ic Red Proof. Only 1790 issued. Cat. $6.50; records (Empire)
$1 1 to 14.50
1145 5c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Only 1790 issued. Cat. $9.50; records
to 16.75
1146 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 755 ISSUED. Cat. $20; records to 44.50
1 147 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 755 ISSUED. Cat. $27.50; records to 45.00
1148 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 755 ISSUED. Cot. $47.50; records to 74.00
1149 $1 Brilliant Proof, bluish tint. ONLY 755 ISSUED. Cat $55;
records to $81; have seen it recently valued at 85.00
1904 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1150 Ic Red and Olive Proof. Only 1817 issued. Cat. $6.50; records
to 14.00
1151 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 1817 issued. Cat. $9.50; records to „ 16.75
1152 10c Brilliant Proof ONLY 670 ISSUED Cat $25 in italics due
to rarity and demand The Empire speciman brought $40; have
seen it recently valued at 70.00
1153 25c Brilliant Proof ONLY 670 ISSUED Cat $30 in italics due
to rarity and demand Records to $54; should now be worth
closer to 60.00
1154 50c Brilliont Proof. ONLY 670 ISSUED. Cat. $47.50 in italics
due to rarity and demand. Records to $92; have seen it recently
valued at 100.00
1155 $1 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 650 ISSUED. Cat. $65; have seen it
recently valued at 95.00
1156 $1 Duplicate, Proof with Blue Patina. ONLY 650 ISSUED.
1905 PROOF SET
1157 Ic Red Proof. Only 2151 issued. Cat. $6.50; records to 12.00
1158 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 2152 issued. Cat. $9.50; records to ... 16.50
1159 10c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint at edge. ONLY 727
ISSUED. Cat. $20; records to $42.50; have seen it recently
valued at 45.00
1 160 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 727 ISSUED. Cat. $27.50; records to 43.00
1161 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 727 ISSUED. Cat. $47.50; records to
$81; hove seen it recently valued ot 85.00
1906 PROOF SET
1162 Ic Red and Bluish Olive Proof. Only 1725 issued. Cat. $7.50;
Empire brought $12.50; other records to 15.75
1163 5c Brilliant Bluish Proof. Only 1725 issued. Cat. $10; records to 17.50
1164 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 675 ISSUED. Cat. $22.50 in italics
due to rarity and demand. Records $35 (Empire) to $44; have
seen it recently valued at 45.00
1165 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 675 ISSUED. Cat. $30 in italics due
to rarity and demand. Records to 44.50
1166 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 675 ISSUED. Cat. $50 in italics due
to rarity and demand. Records to $92; have seen it recently
valued at 95.00
1907 PROOF SET
1167 Ic Red Proof. Only 1475 issued. THE SMALLEST PROOF Ic IS-
SUE SINCE 1877. Cat. $8.50; Records (Empire) $16.50; others
to 19.75
1168 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 1475 issued. THE SMALLEST LIBERTY
HEAD PROOF 5c ISSUE. Cat. $11; records to 24.50
1169 10c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 575 ISSUED. Cat.
$26.50 in italics due to rarity and demand. Records $38.50
(Empire) to $61; have seen it recently valued at 70.00
1170 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 575 ISSUED. Cat. $33.50 in italics
due to rarity and demand. Records to $61; have seen it recently
valued at 65.00
1171 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 575 ISSUED. Cat. $55 in italics due
to rarity and demand. Records to $93; have seen it recently
voiued ot 100.00
1908 PROOF SET
1172 Ic Red and Purple Proof. Only 1620 issued. Cat. $9 but the
Empire speciman realized $23; should now bring 25.00
1173 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 1620 issued. Cat. $10; records to 17.75
1174 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 545 ISSUED. THE FOURTH SMALL-
EST ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 10c. Cat. $27.50 in italics
due to rarity and demand. Records to $61; have seen it re-
cently valued at 75.00
1175 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 545 ISSUED. THE FOURTH SMALL-
EST ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 25c. Cat. $35 in italics
due to rarity and demand. Records to $61; have seen it recently
valued at 70.00
1176 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 545 ISSUED. THE FOURTH SMALL-
EST ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 50c. Cat. $57.50 in italics
due to rarity and demand. Records to $105; have seen it re.
cently valued at 125.00
63
1909 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1177 Ic Red Proof. Last year Indian Head. Only 2175 issued. Cat.
$12.50; records to 24.50
1178 Ic VDB LINCOLN, Red sandblost Proof. ONLY 420 ISSUED.
Not only the rarest proof Lincoln but also a "Type Coin."
Catalogs $50 in italics due to rarity and demand. Records $60
to 75.00
1179 Ic Plain Lincoln, Deep Red Proof. Only 2198 issued. Cat. $9
records to 1 9.00
1180 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 4793 issued. Cat. $11.50 but records
over 20.00
1181 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 650 ISSUED. Catalogs $27.50 in
italics due to rarity and demand. Records to $45.50 have seen
it recently valued at 50.00
1182 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 650 ISSUED. Cat. $32.50 in italics
due to rarity and demand. Cat. $45 records to ; 61.00
1183 50c Brilliant Proof, slight golden tint. ONLY 650 ISSUED. Cat-
alogs $50 in italics due to rarity and demand. Records over $90;
have seen it recenoly valued at 95.00
1910 PROOF SET
1184 Ic Red sandblast proof starting to color nicely. Only 2405 is-
sued. Cat. $9; Empire specimen brought $20; have recently
seen it valued at 25.00
1185 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 2405 issued. Scarcer than the mintage
would indicate. Cat. $12; records to 22.50
1186 10c Brilliant Proof, slight bluish tint. ONLY 551 ISSUED. The
FIFTH SMALLEST ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD. 10c. Catalogs
$30 in italics due to rarity and demand. Records to $71; have
recently seen it valued at 75.00
1187 25c Brilliant Proof, slight bluish tint. ONLY 551 ISSUED. THE
FIFTH SMALLEST ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 25c. Catalogs
$36.50 Li italics due to rarity and demand. Records to 66.00
1188 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 551 ISSUED. THE FIFTH SMALLEST
ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 50c. In addition, in great demand
since the uncirculated is so difficult to obtain. Catalogs $85
in italics due to rarity and demand. Records over $150; should
now be worth closer to 175.00
1911 PROOF SET
1189 Ic Red and olive sandblast Proof. Only 1733 issued. Cat. $10;
records to 22.50
1190 5c Brilliant Proof. Only 1733 issued. Cat. $13.50 in italics due
to rarity and demand. Records over 25.00
1191 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 543 ISSUED. THE THIRD SMALLEST
ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 10c. Catalogs $27.50 in italics;
records to $66. Have recently seen it valued at 80.00
64
1192 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 543 ISSUED. The third smallest issue
proof Liberty head 25c. Catalogs $40 in italics due to rarity
and demand. Records to $76; hove seen it valued to 100.00
1193 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 543 ISSUED. THE THIRD SMALLEST
ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 50c. Catalogs $82.50 in italics
due to rarity and demand. Records to $160; have seen it
valued at 175.00
t
1912 PROOF SET
1194 Ic Beautiful rainbow colored sandblast proof. Only 2145 issued.
Cat. $9; the Empire specimen brought 25.00
1195 5c Brilliant Proof. LAST YEAR LIBERTY HEAD. Only 2145 is-
sued. In great demand. Cat. $22.50 in italics due to its scarcity
and demand. Records to 37.50
1196 10c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 700 ISSUED. Cat. $26.50 in italics
(due to rarity and demand); records to $51; have seen it re-
cently valued at 55.00
1197 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 700 ISSUED. Cat. $32.50; records
to $51 ; should now be worth closer to 65.00
1198 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 700 ISSUED. Cat. $65 in italics due
to rarity and demand. Empire sale $93.50; other records to
$105; should be worth closer to 125.00
1913 PROOF SET
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled in May 1957).
1199 Ic Red and Purple sandblast Proof. Only 2848 issued. Cat. $10;
Empire specimen brought 25.00
1200 5c Buffalo, Type I (ONLY YEAR OF TYPE) brilliant sandblast
proof. ONLY 1200 ISSUED. Cat. $13.50 but has records over
$30; should now be worth at least 35.00
1201 5c Buffalo, Type II (line under feet of buffalo) beautiful blue
sandbla;t proof. Only 1394 issued. Cat. $12.50; records to. 25.00
1202 10c Brilliant Proor. ONLY 622 ISSUED. Catalogs in italics $45
due to its strong demand. Records to $77; have seen it recently
valued ot 85.00
1203 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 613 ISSUED. Catalogs $55 in italics
due to its great demand. Scarce in uncirculated thereby placing
an abnormal demand on the proof. Records to $96; should now
bring closer to 110.00
1204 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 627 ISSUED. Catalogs $150 in italics
due to its great demand. Scarce in uncirculated thereby placing
an abnormal demand on the proof. Records from $210 to $250;
should now bring closer to 300.00
1914 PROOF SET
1205 Ic Red sandblast proof. ONLY 1365 ISSUED. Cat. $13.50 but
the Empire specimen brought $30; should now be worth closer to 35.00
1206 5c Beautiful blue sandblast proof. ONLY 1275 ISSUED.. Cat.
$1 1.50; records to 27.00
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1914 PROOF SET (Continued)
1207 10c Brillianf Proof. ONLY 425 ISSUED. THE SMALLEST ISSUE
LIBERTY HEAD PROOF 10c. Catalogs $90 in italics due to its
rarity and demand. Records $150 to $170 have seen it re-
cently valued at 180.00
1208 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 380 ISSUED. THE SMALLEST ISSUE
LIBERTY HEAD PROOF 25c. Catalogs $110 in italics due to
its rority and demand. Records over $200. Have seen it valued
at 235.00
1209 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 380 ISSUED. THE SMALLEST IS-
SUE LIBERTY HEAD PROOF 50c. In addition, the uncircu-
lated is very difficult to obtain thereby increasing the de-
mand for the proof. Catalogs $225 in italics due to its
rority ond demand. GREATLY UNDERVALUED IN KEEPING
WITH ITS TRUE RARITY. Records from $500 to $ 550.00
1915 PROOF SET
1210 Ic Red and deep red Proof. ONLY 950 ISSUED. Catalogs $20
Empire brought $35 other records to 41.00
1211 5c Brilliant sandblast proof. ONLY 1050 ISSUED. Cat. $17.50;
records to $37; have seen it recenaly valued at 40.00
1212 10c Brilliaint Proof. ONLY 450 ISSUED. THE SECOND SMAL-
LEST ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 10c. Catalogs $100 in
italics due to its rority and demand. LAST YEAR OF TYPE.
Records to around $200; have seen it recently valued at 225.00
1213 25c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 450 ISSUED. THE SECOND SMAL-
LEST ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 25c. Catalogs $100 in
italics due to its rarity and demand. Records around $200;
should now bring over 225.00
1214 50c Brilliant Proof. ONLY 450 ISSUED. THE SECOND
SMALLEST ISSUE PROOF LIBERTY HEAD 50c. In addi-
tion, the uncirculated is very difficult to obtain thereby
increasing the demand for the proof. Catalogs in italics
at $250 due to its rority and demand. LAST YEAR OF TYPE.
In greot demand. Records over $500; have recently seen this
rarity valued ot $ 600.00
1916 PROOF SET
1215 Ic Red sandblast Proof. ONLY 1050 ISSUED. Cat. $21.50; rec-
ords to 41 00
1216 5c Blue sandblast proof. ONLY 600 ISSUED. The smallest
issue proof 5c since 1877. Catalogs $30 in italics due to rarity
and demand. Records to 51 00
66
1908-S, 09-S INDIAN Ic & 1912-D-S 5c
1217 1c 1908-S Brilliant Gem with Prooflike Surface. Bought as o
proof. Cost 50.00
1218 1c 1909-S Indian, Brilliant Gem with Prooflike Surface. Bought
os a proof. Cost 135.00
, 1219 5c 1912-D Brilliant Gem with Proof like Surface. Cost 95.00
nti 1220 5c 1912-S Uncirculated with golden patina. RARE. Catalogs
(stand.) in italics at $85 due to rarity and demand. Market
should now be over 100.00
LATE PROOFS
Catalog values referred to on these late proofs are those that appear in the
Guidebook.
1221 1c 1936 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 5,569 ISSUED. Cot 55.00
1222 Ic 1937 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 9,320 ISSUED. Cat 20.00
1223 Ic 1938 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 14,734 ISSUED. Cat 7.25
1224 Ic 1939 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 13,520 ISSUED. Cat 4.00
1225 Ic 1940 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 15,872 ISSUED. Cat 3.75
1226 Ic 1941 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 21,100 ISSUED. Cat 3.25
1227 Ic 1942 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 32,600 ISSUED. Cat 3.00
1228 Ic 1950 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 51,386 ISSUED. Cat 12.00
1229 Ic 1951 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 57,500 ISSUED. Cat 8.00
1230 Ic 1952 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 81,980 ISSUED. Cat 6.00
1231 Ic 1953 Brilliant Proof. 128,800 ISSUED. Cat 3.25
1232 Ic 1954 Brilliant Proof. 233,300 ISSUED. Cat 1.75
1233 Ic 1955 Brilliant Proof. 378,200 ISSUED. Cat 1.50
1234 Ic 1956 Brilliant Proof. 669,384 ISSUED. Cat 1.10
1235 Ic 1957 Brilliant Proof.
1236 5c 1936 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 4,420 ISSUED. Cot. $125 but
have recently seen it advertised at 145.00
1237 5c 1937 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 5,769 ISSUED. Cat 55.00
1238 5c 1938 First year Jefferson. Brilliant Proof. Cat 9.50
1239 5c 1939 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 12,535 ISSUED. Cat 7.75
1240 5c 1940 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 14,158 ISSUED. Cat 7.75
1241 5c 1941 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 18,720 ISSUED. Cat 6.50
1242 5c 1942 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 29,600 ISSUED. Cat 6.00
1243 5c 1942 SILVER, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 27,600 ISSUED. Cat._.. 6.00
1244 5c 1950 Brilliant Proof. Only 51,386 issued. Cat 12.00
1245 5c 1951 Brilliant Proof. Only 57,500 issued. Cat 8.00
1246 5c 1952 Brilliant Proof. Only 81,980 issued. Cat 6.00
1247 5c 1953 Brilliant Proof. Only 128,800 issued. Cat 3.25
1248 5c 1954 Brilliant Proof. 233,300 issued. Cat 1.75
1249 5c 1955 Brilliant Proof. 378,200 issued. Cat. 1.50
1250 5c 1 956 Brilliant Proof. 669,384 issued. Cat. 1.10
1251 5c 1957 Brilliant Proof.
1252 10c 1936 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 4130 ISSUED. .Much rarer
thon the 5c which catalogs 125.00
1253 10c 1937 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 5756 ISSUED. Much rarer
than the 5c which catalogs 55.00
1254 10c 1938 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 8728 ISSUED. Records over .. 15.00
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LATE PROOFS (Continued)
1255 10c 1939 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 9321 ISSUED. Records over 10.00
1256 10c 1940 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 1 1 ,827 ISSUED. Records over 9.00
1257 10c 1941 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 16,557 ISSUED. Records over 7.00
1258 10c 1942 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 22,329 ISSUED. Records over 6.00
1259 10c 1950 Roosevelt, Brilliant Proof. Only 51,386 issued. Cat. 12.00
1260 10c 1951 Brilliant Proof. Only 57,500 issued. Cat 8.00
1261 10c 1952 Brilliant Proof. Only 81,980 issued. Cat 6.00
1262 10c 1 953 Brilliant Proof. Only 128,800 issued. Cat. 3.25
1263 10c 1954 Brilliant Proof. Only 233,300 'issued. Cat 1.75
1264 10c 1955 Brilliant Proof. 378,200 issued. Cat 1.50
1265 10c 1956 Brilliant Proof. 669,384 issued. Cat 1.10
1266 10c 1957 Brilliant Proof.
1257 25c 1936 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 3,837 ISSUED. Record of 175.00
1268 25c 1937 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 5,542 ISSUED. Record of 66.00
1269 25c 1938 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 8,045 ISSUED. Record of 27.00
1270 25c 1939 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 8,795 ISSUED. Record of 20.00
1271 25c 1940 B.-illiant Proof. ONLY 11,246 ISSUED. Record of___. 14.00
1272 25c 1941 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 15,287 ISSUED. Record of 12.00
1273 25c 1942 Brilliant Proof. Only 21,123 issued. Record of 9.60
1274 25c 1950 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 51,386 ISSUED. Record of 14.50
1275 25c 1951 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 57,500 ISSUED. Record of 10.50
1276 25c 1952 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 81,980 ISSUED. Record of 7.50
1277 25c 1953 Brilliant Proof. Only 128,800 issued. Record of 4.25
1278 25c 1954 Brilliant Proof. 233,300 issued. Record of 2.50
1279 25c 1955 Brilliant Proof. 378,200 issued 2.00
1280 25c 1956 Brilliant Proof. 669,384 issued.
1281 25c 1957 Brilliant Proof.
1283 50c 1937 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 5,728 ISSUED. Record of 77.00
1283 50c 1937 Brillint Proof. ONLY 5,728 ISSUED. Record of 77.00
1284 50c 1938 Brilliant Proof. Only 8,152 ISSUED. Record of 34.00
1285 50c 1939 Brilliant Proof. Only 8,808 issued. Record of 25.00
1286 50c 1940 Brilliant Proof. Only 11,279 issued. Record of 22.50
1287 50c 1941 Brilliant Proof. Only 15,412 issued. Record of 17.00
1288 50c 1942 Brilliant Proof. Only 21,120 issued. Record of 14.25
1289 50c 1950 Franklin, Brilliant Proof. ONLY 51,386 ISSUED. Rec-
ord of 15 00
1290 50c 1951 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 57,500 ISSUED. Record of 11.25
1291 50c 1952 Brilliant Proof. ONLY 81,890 ISSUED. Record of 7.75
1292 50c 1953 Brilliant Proof. Only 128,800 issued. Record of 4.50
1293 50c 1954 Brilliant Proof. Only 233,300 issued. Record of 2.50
1294 50c 1955 Brilliant Proof. 378,200 issued.
1295 50c 1956 Brilliant Proof. 669,384 issued.
1296 50c 1957 Brilliant Proof.
LATE PROOF SETS IN HOLDERS
1297 1 936 BRILLIANT PROOF SET. ONLY 3,837 ISSUED. Since many
of fhese sets were broken up, nof very many ore now available,
catalogs ;
68
1298 1937 Brilliant Proof Set. ONLY 5,542 ISSUED. These were olso
broken up for individual pieces to a much greater degree than
the loter sets. Catalogs 200.00
1299 1938 Brilliant Proof Set. ONLY 8,045 ISSUED. Catologs 75.00
1300 1939 Brilliant proof set. Only 8,795 issued. Cat 60.00
1301 1940 Brilliant Proof set. Only 11,246 issued. Cat 50.00
1302 1941 Brilliant Proof set. Only 15,287 issued. Cat 40.00
1303 1942 Brilliant Proof set (both 5c). Catalogs 40.00
, 1304 1950 Brilliant Proof set. ONLY 51,386 ISSUED. In Great De-
mand. Cat. 57.50
1305 1950 Lot 3 Brilliant proof sets. Cat 172.50
1306 1951 Brilliant Proof set. ONLY 57,500 ISSUED. Cat 37.50
1307 1951 Lot 5 Brilliant proof sets. Cat. 187.50
1308 1952 Brilliant Proof set. ONLY 81,980 ISSUED. Cat 27.50
1309 1952 Lot 10 Brilliant proof sets. Cat 275.00
1310 1953 Brilliant Proof set. Only 128,800 issued. Cat 15.00
1311 1953 Lot 10 Brilliant proof sets. Cat 150.00
1312 1954 Brilliant Proof set. Only 233,300 issued. Cat 9.00
1313 1954 Lot 15 Brilliant proof sets. Cat 135.00
1314 1955 Brilliant Proof set. 378,200 issued. Cat 7.50
1315 1955 Lot 20 Brilliant (proof sets. Cat 150.00
1316 1956 Brilliant proof set. 669,384 issued. Cat 5.50
1317 1956 Lot 10 Brilliant proof sets. Cat 55.00
1318 1956 Lot 15 Brilliant proof sets. Cat 82.50
1319 1957 Brilliant proof set. Catalogs 3.00
1320 1957 Lot 10 Brilliant proof sets. Cat 30.00
1321 1957 Lot 20 Brilliant proof sets. Cat 60.00
SCARCE Ic ROLLS UNCIRCULATED
1322 1934-D Roil 50, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Recent ad 100.00
1323 1935 Roll 50, brilliant unc. Recent ad 22.00
1324 1935-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Recent ad 45.00
1325 1936 Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 20.00
1326 1936-D Roll 50, brilliant unc. Recent ad 25.00
1327 1936-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 27.50
1328 1937 Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 15.00
1329 1937-D Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 20.00
1330 1937-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 22.50
1331 1938 Roll 50, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Recent ad.^ 45.00
1332 1 938-D Roll 50, brilliant unc. Recent od 35.00
1333 1938-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Recent ad 45.00
1334 1939 Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 15.00
1335 1939-D Roll 50, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Ad of 100.00
1336 1939-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Ad 25.00
1337 1 940-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 12.50
1338 1941-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. Scarce. Cat 15.00
1339 1942-P-D, roll 50 each, brilliant unc. Cat 17.50
1340 1943 STEEL, roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 15.00
1341 1943 Lot 100, brilliant unc. Cat 30.00
1342 1943-D STEEL, roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 15.00
1343 1943-D Lot 100, brilliant unc. Cat 30.00
1344 1 943-S STEEL, roll 50, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Recent ad 35.00
69
1345
1346
1347
1348
1349
1350
1351
1352
1353
1354
1355
1356
1357
1358
1359
1360
1361
1362
1363
1364
1365
1366
1367
1368
1369
1370
1371
1372
1373
1374
1375
1376
1377
1378
1379
1380
1381
1382
1383
1384
1385
1386
1387
SCARCE Ic ROLLS UNCIRCULATED (Contmued)
1943-5 Lot 100, brilliant unc. SCARCE 70.00
1 947-P-D-S Roll 50 each, brilliant unc. Cat 32,50
1948 Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 12.50
1 948-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 10.00
1 949-D Lot 100, brilliant unc. Cat 30,00
1951-D Lot 200, brilliant unc.
1 952-D Lot 250, brilliant unc.
1 954-D Lot 250, brilliant unc.
1 954-S Lot 250, brilliant unc. Scarce.
1955 Lot 250, brilliant unc. Scarce.
1 955-D Lot 250, brilliant unc.
1955- S Lot 250, brilliant unc. LAST YEAR'S MINT.
1 956- D Lot 250, brilliant unc.
1957- D Lot 250, brilliant unc.
SCARCE ROLLS 5c UNCIRCULATED
1931-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. We note single speci-
mens now bring over $10 or a total for the roll 400.00
1 936-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Scarce. Cat 36.00
1937 Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 24.00
1937-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 30.00
1937- S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 40.00
1938- S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 60.00
1938-D Buffalo, roll 40, brilliant unc. LAST YEAR. Cat 20.00
1938- D Jefferson, roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 44.00
1939- D Roll 40, brilliant unc. RARE. In great demand. Have
seen it advertised at 400.00
1939-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. RARE. Cat. 260.00
1 940-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 36.00
1 940-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 40.00
1941-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 22.00
1941-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 36,00
1942 Type I, roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 26.00
1 942-P-S Type II, roll 40 each, brilliant unc. Cat 34.00
1 942-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. RARE. Have seen it advertised at 150.00
1 943-P-S Roll 40 each, brilliant unc. Cat 28.00
1943-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 20.00
1 944-P-D Roll 40 each, brilliant unc. Cat 26.00
1 944-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Have seen it advertised
at 17.50
1 946-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 20.00
1 945-P-D, 46-P-D Roll 40 each, brilliant unc. Cat 50.00
1 949-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 16.00
1950-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Recent ad 40.00
1950- D Lot 80, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Recent ad 80.00
1951- S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat. 32.00
1953-D Lot 80, brilliant unc,
1 954-D Lot 80, brilliant unc.
70
1388
1954-S Lot 80, brilliant unc.
1389
1955 Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE Cnt
1 6.00
1390
1955 Lot 80, brilliant unc. SCARCE.
1391
1955-D, 1 956-D roll 40 each, brilliant unc.
1392
1955-D Lot 80, brilliant unc.
1393
1956-P-D Roll 40 each, brilliant unc.
1394
1956 Lot 80, brilliant unc.
1395
1 956-D Lot 80, brilliant unc.
1396
1957-D Lot 80, brilliant unc.
ROLLS 10c UNCIRCULATED
1397 1943-D Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cot 20.00
1398 1 944-D Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 20.00
1399 1945 Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 15.00
1400 1 945-D Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat. 20.00
1401 1945-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 20.00
1402 1952 Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 15.00
1403 1 953-D Roll 50, brilliant unc. Cat 15.00
1404 1954 Roll 50, brilliant unc.
1405 1 954-D Roll 50, brilliant unc.
1406 1954-S Roll 50, brilliant unc.
1407 1955 Roll 50, brilliant unc.
1408 1955-D Roll 50, brilliant unc.
1409 1955-S Roll 50, brilliant unc. LAST YEAR S MINT.
1410 1 956-D Roll 50, brilliant unc.
1411 1957-D Roll 50, brilliant unc.
SCARCE ROLLS 25c UNCIRCULATED
1412 1924-D Roil 40, brilliant unc. RARE. Cat 320.00
1413 1926-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 200.00
1414 1928-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 200.00
1415 1 932-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. Altho some appear to have been
cleaned. RARE. Cat 1100.00
1416 1934 Roll 40, brilliont unc. SCARCE. Cat 200.00
1417 1936 Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat. 120.00
1418 1936-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 340.00
1419 1937.D Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat , 140.00
1420 1938-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 200.00
1421 1939 Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 155.00
1422 1939-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 120.00
1423 1940 Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat. 160.00
1424 1940-S Roll 40, brilliont unc. SCARCE. Cat 75.00
1425 1941 Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 60.00
1426 1941-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 60.00
1427 1941-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 80.00
1428 1942 Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 60.00
1429 1 942-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 60.00
1430 1942-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat. 100.00
1431 1943 Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 40.00
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SCARCE ROLLS 25c UNCIRCULATED (Continued)
1432 1 943-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 44.00
1433 1943-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 75.00
1434 1944 Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 36.00
1435 1 944-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 36.00
1436 1 944-S Roll 40, brilliant unc. Scarce. Cat 44.00
1437 1950 Roll 40, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 30.00
1438 1951 Roll 40, brilliant unc. Scarce. Cat 26.00
1439 1952-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Cat 30.00
1440 1954 Roll 40, brilliant unc.
1441 1954-D Roll 40, brilliant unc.
1442 1 954-S Roll 40, brilliant unc.
1443 1955 Roll 40, brilliant unc.
1444 1955-D Roll 40, brilliant unc. Small issue.
1445 1955-D Lot 5 rolls, brilliant unc. Small issue.
1446 1956 Roll 40, brilliant unc.
1447 1956-D Roll 40, brilliant unc.
1448 1956-D Lot 5 rolls, briliant unc.
1449 1 957-D Roll 40, brilliant unc.
1450 1 957-D Lot 5 rolls, brilliant unc.
SCARCE 50c ROLLS UNCIRCULATED
1451 1934 Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cot. 85.00
1452 1935 Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cot 75.00
1453 1936 Roll 20, brilliant unc. Scarce. Cot. $55; recent ad 45.00
1454 1937 Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 75.00
1455 1939-D Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 60.00
1456 1940 Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat. 50.00
1457 1940-S Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat. 90.00
1458 1941 Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 40.00
1459 1941-D Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 45.00
1460 1942 Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 30.00
1461 1 942-D Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 35.00
1462 1 942-S Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat. 60.00
1463 1943 Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 30.00
1464 1 943-D Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 35.00
1465 1943-S Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat. 60.00
1466 1 944-S Roll 20, brilliant unc. Scarce. Cat 35.00
1467 1 945-S Roll 20, brilliant unc. Scarce. Cat 34.00
1468 1946 Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 30.00
1469 1946-D Roll 20, brilliant unc. SMALLEST ISSUE SINCE 1938-D.
Cat. 30.00
1470 1 946-S Roll 20, brilliant unc. Scarce. Cat. $35; recent ad 25.00
1471 1 947-D Roll 20, brilliant unc. Last year. Cat 35.00
1472 1948 FRANKLIN, roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 90.00
1473 1 948-D Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 70.00
1474 1949 Roll 20, extremely fine to unc.; some cleaned, (possibly
4 or 5 unc.) SCARCE. Cat. unc. 120.00
1475 1949-S Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat 70.00
1476 1951 Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat 50.00
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50.00
60.00
1477 1951-D Roll 20, brilliant unc. Cat
1478 1951-S Roll 20, brilliant unc. SCARCE. Cat. ..
1479 1954 Roll 20, brilliant unc.
1480 1954-D Roll 20, brilliant unc.
1481 1955 Roll 20, brilliant unc. Small Coinage.
1482 1955 Lot 5 rolls, brilliant unc. Small coinage.
1483 1956 Roll 20, brilliant unc.
, 1484 1956 Lot 5 rolls, brilliant unc.
1485 1957 Roll 20, brilliant unc.
1486 1957 Lot 5 rolls, brilliant unc.
1487 1957-D Roll 20, brilliant unc.
1488 1957-D Lot 5 rolls, brilliant unc.
MINT SETS
Since the guidebook values were compiled over a year ago, many upward
changes have taken place. The values after the mint sets are taken from a 1958
price list recently received from a dealer regularly advertising in the various
magazines. These sets are all mounted.
1489 1935-P-D-S 1-5-1 0-25-50C Brilliant unc 100.50
1490 1936-P-D-S Complete os obove, brilliant unc. 102.35
1491 1937-P-D-S Complete as above, brilliant unc. 64.25
1492 1938-P-D-S Complete (no S 50c) brilliant unc 55.95
1493 1939-P-D-S Complete, slight golden tint, unc. 59.85
1494 1940-P-D-S Complete, slight golden tint, unc 27.85
1495 1941-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc .- 20.45
1496 1 942-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 27.80
1497 1 943-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 17.70
1498 1 944-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 13.25
1499 1945-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 12.15
1500 1 946-P-D-S Complete, slight golden tint, unc. 13.60
1501 1947-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 12.35
1502 1 948-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 17.95
1503 1 949-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 25.10
1504 1 950-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 19.15
1505 1951-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 19.40
1506 1 952-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 12.60
1507 1953-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc 11.85
1508 1 954-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc . 10.00
1509 1 955-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc.—.. 5.35
1510 1 956-P-D Complete, brilliant unc 3.50
1511 1957-P-D Complete, brilliant unc 4.20
Ic FLYING EAGLE & INDIAN
Catalog prices refer to those in the standard catalog (prices compiled May 1957).
1512 1837 Feuchtwanger Flying Eagle, nearly unc. Cost 7.75
1513 1856 Flying Eagle, very nearly uncirculated. RARE. IN GREAT
DEMAND. Catalogs wnc. 600.00
1514 1857 Flying eagle, very nearly unc. Cat. unc 17.50
1515 1858 Large Letters, extremely fine. Cat. unc 30.00
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Ic FLYING EAGLE & INDIAN (Continued)
1516 1858 Small letters, very nearly unc. Cat. unc 28.50
1517 1859 INDIAN, Wreath reverse (only year of type) nearly unc.
Cat. unc. 1 7 50
1518 1859 REVERSE 1860 with shield added to reverse, glittering
golden uncirculated. RARE. Now included in the regular series
by the Standard Catalog which valued this rarity at $50 in Moy
1957. In point of number issued, this is far rarer than the 1856.
Present market seems to be over 75.00
1519 1860 First year type, golden unc. Cat 12.50
1520 1861 Brilliant uncirculated. Cat. $20; so choice worth 25.00
1521 1862-63-64 CN, very nearly unc. Cot. unc 17.00
1522 1864 Bronze, ONLY YEAR TYPE, red unc. SCARCE 17.50
1523 1864-L Choice RED UNCIRCULATED. RARE. Records so choice
around 125.00
1524 1865 Red uncirculated. Scarce so choice 12.50
1525 1866 Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 35.00
1526 1867 Extremely fine. Cat. unc 28.50
1527 1868 Uncirculated red and brown. Catalogs 26.50
1528 1869 OVER 8, very nearly uncirculated. RARE. In great de-
mand. We note unc. specimens recently priced ot $125 to 145.00
1529 1869 Uncirculated brown. SCARCE. Cat. $40; records over 50.00
1530 1870 Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 37.50
1531 1871 Extremely fine. Scarce. Cat. unc 43.50
1532 1872 Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. unc. 55.00
1533 1873 Uncirculated red and brown. Cat 15.00
1534 1874 Extremely fine. Cat. unc 15.00
1535 1875 Red and brown uncirculated. Cat 16.50
1536 1876 Uncirculated mostly brown. Cat 17.50
1537 1877 Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCEST INDIAN. Cat. unc.-_ 135.00
1538 1878 Red uncirculated. SCARCE. So choice worth 25.00
1539 1879-80-81 Red and brown unc. Catalog 25.00
1540 1882-83-84 Red and brown unc. Catalog 20.50
1541 1885-86-87 Red and brown unc. Catalog 26.00
1542 1888-89-90-91 Mostly brown unc. Catalog 20.00
1543 1892-93-94 Red and brown unc. Catalog 19.00
1544 1895-96-97 Red and brown unc., one cleaned. Cat 20.50
1545 1898-99-1900 Red and brown unc. Catalog 15.50
1546 1901-02-03-04-05-06-07-08-09 Red-brown unc. Cat 22.00
1547 1 908-S Extremely fine. Scarce. Cat. unc 27.50
1548 1909-S Very nearly unc. RARE. Cat. unc. 70.00
1549 1900-1909 Lot 210 mixed with part or all of LIBERTY showing.
1550 1890-1899 Lot 142 mixed, similar.
1551 1887-1909 Lot 531 mixed, used average (no Liberty).
1552 1879-1886 Lot 108 mixed, used average (no Liberty).
1553 1887-1899 Lot 234 mixed with part or all of LIBERTY showing.
1554 1857-1858 Mixed lot 103 flying eagles, fair to very good, all
clear dates. Note the guidebook lists them at a minimum of
$1.50 each in good or a total minimum of 154.50
1555 1859-1864 Mixed lot 155 Copper-nickel (white) cents, mostly
1862-63, fair to very good, all clear dates. Note the guidebook
lists them at a minimum of 50c each in good or a total mini-
mum of 77.50
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LARGE CENT DATE COLLECTION
1556 1793-1857 Complete set one of each date in fair to fine
condition, all legible dates, early dates mostly fair with later
dates fine (a few very fine or better). We have added up the
minimum grade and commonest variety of each date 1793-
1839 (good) and fine of commonest variety 1840-1857 and
have a total catalog value in the guidebook of $..416.75
Ic LINCOLN
Catalog prices refer to standard catalog (prices compiled May 1957).
1557 1 909vdb, 09-P-S, 1 0-P-S Red and brown unc. Cat 33.00
1558 1909-S, V.D.B. BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED GEM. Have seen
specimens not the equal of this priced at 100.00
1559 1911-P-D-S Red and brown unc. Catalog 25.50
1560 1912-P-D-S Red and brown unc. Catalog 44.75
1561 1913-P-D-S Red and brown unc. Catalog 33.50
1562 1914, 1 5-P-D-S Red and brown unc. Cat 34.50
1563 1914-D RED shading to a deeper red Uncirculated. Cotaloged
at $200 in italics due to rarity and strong demand. It is now
nearly a year since these records were compiled and during
the past year, many (including this date) have advanced sub-
stantially in value. Records over 250.00
1564 1914-5 Red uncirculated shading to a deeper red. SCARCE.
Cataloged $47.50 in italics due to rarity and strong demand.
Records over 60.00
1565 1916-P-D-S, 1 7-P-D-S Red and brown unc. Cat 44.50
1566 1918-P-D-S Red and brown uncirculated. Cat 33.25
1567 1919-P-D-S, 20-P-D-S Red and brown unc. Cat 44.75
1568 1921, 22-D, 23, 24, 25-P-D-S Red-brown unc. Cat 52.25
1569 1921-S RED UNCIRCULATED shading to a deeper red. RARE.
Catalogs $72.50 in italics due to rarity and strong demand.
Records over 100.00
1570 1923-S RED UNCIRCULATED, SHARPLY STRUCK MINT
MARK (generally comes weakly struck). A choice specimen
of what is now generally accepted as the RAREST UNCIRCU-
LATED LINCOLN CENT. In choice condition such as this,
IT IS EXCEEDINGLY RARE. Catalogs $112.50 in italics for
ordinary specimens; this one certainly worth a minimum of.. $ 200.00
1571 1 924-D Red shading to a deeper red uncirculated. SCARCE.
Cat. $40 in italics due to rarity and demand. Records over 50.00
1572 1 924-S Red and brown unc. SCARCE. Cat. $30 in italics due
to rarity and strong demand. Records to 40.00
1573 1 926-P-D-S, 27-P-D-S, 28-P-D-S Unc., some appear cleaned.
Cat. ..... 81.00
1574 1 929-P-D-S, 30-P-D-S, 31-P-D-S Unc., some appear cleaned.
Cat. 39.35
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Ic LINCOLN (Continued)
1575
1576
1932-P-D-, 33-P-D Red-brown unc. Cntniog
1 934- 1 956-P-D-S Comolete, red-brown unc AH nt
1909-S, V.D.B.,, 1931-S Ic
15.75
17.75
1577
1909-S, V.D.B. LOT 10, BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED
GEMS. RARE SO CHOICE, ACQUIRED OVER 20 years ago at
$1 each and "laid away for investment" (smallest issue Lin-
coln Ic). Quite an investment. Wonder what they will bring
1 0 or 20 years from now; 300, $500 or possibly $1000? We
can remember when they were "too high" at $1. We have
seen specimens not the equal of these priced at $ IOC or a
total of _ __ $ •
1000.00
1578
1931-S Lot 10, Brilliant Uncirculated Gems. "Laid away' (sec-
ond smallest issue) the same time as above at 10c each. Not
a bad investment. Wonder how many years before they reach
$100? Have seen specimens not the equal of these priced at
$20 each or a total of _ _
200.00
TWO CENTS
1579
1864 Small Motto, very fine. SCARCE.
47.50
1580
1864 Lg, 65, 67, 68 Red-brown unc. Cat. guidebook, ...
40.25
1581
1 864-65-67-68-69 Nearly unc. Cnt. unc
42.75
1582
1866-70-71 Very fine.
30.00
1583
1872 Fine. SCARCE..
20 00
1584
1873 Bluish Olive PROOF. RARE. Records to
175.00
THREE CENTS NICKEL
1585
1865-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-73-74-75-76 Average v.f
55.00
1586
1 877 Glitterrng Blue Proof. RARE. Recent ad . _
177.50
1587
1878 Glittering Blue Proof. RARE. Recent ad .
57.50
1588
1 879-80-81 -82-83'84-85-86-88-89 Choice Blue Proofs. Recent
ad total . _ _ .
144.00
THREE CENTS SILVER
1589 1851-52-53 Nearly unc. Cat. unc 25.00
1590 1851-0 Fine. Catalogs 9.50
1591 1854-55-56-57-58 Fine vo very fine. Cat. fine 32.00
1592 1859 Brilliant prooflike gem. First year 2 outlines to star 15.00
1593 1860 Blue prooflike gem 15.00
1594 1861 Brilliant uncirculated, wire edge 10.00
1595 1862 Brilliant uncirculated, wire edge 10.00
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SHIELD NICKELS
1596 1866 Stars & Bars, extremely fine 15.00
1597 1867 Stars & Bars, very nearly unc. Cat. unc. 50.00
1598 1867 No Bars, uncirculated, some patina. Cat 8.00
1599 1868 Brilliant uncirculated 12.50
1600 1869 Brilliant uncirculated 15.00
1601 1870 Very fine. 9.00
1602 1871 Good. SCARCE. Catalogs 20.00
1603 1872 Very fine. 10.00
1604 1873, 1875 Worn but legible. Cat. good 10.50
1605 1874 Very nearly unc., die break at edge 17.00
1606 1876 Very nearly uncirculated 16.00
1607 1878 Glittering Blue Proof. RARE. Records around 100.00
1608 1878 Very good. SCARCE.
1609 1882 Fine, 83 very fine 8.00
LIBERTY HEAD NICKELS
1610 1883 No Cents (only year) brilliant unc 2.75
1611 1883 Cents, 84, 87-88-89-90 Good-v.good. Cat. gd 12.75
1612 1891-92-93 Very nearly unc 29.00
1613 1894-95-96-97-98 Fine to very fine. Cat. fine 18.25
1614 1899 Blue and golden uncirculated. Catalogs 10.00
1615 1900 Brilliant uncirculated 12.00
1616 1901-02-03-04-05 Very nearly unc. Catalogs unc 38.50
1617 1907-09-10-11-12 Very nearly unc. Catalog unc 36.50
1618 1912-D Very fine. SCARCE 20.00
1619 1912-D Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. unc 60.00
1620 1912-S Fine. SCARCE. Catalogs — 14.00
1621 1912-S Very good. SCARCE 11.00
BUFFALO NICKELS
The guidebook recognizes the rarity of choice specimens with the following.
“well-struck pieces, have substantially higher values."
1622 1913 Type I, Brilliant unc. gem 3.00
1623 191 3-D Type I, Bluish unc. gem 12.00
1624 1913-S Type I, Brilliant unc. gem. 1 20.00
1625 1913 Type II, Brilliant uncirculated g'em 4.50
1626 191 3-D Type II, fine. SCARCE. Catalogs 14.00
1627 1913-S Type II, fine. SCARCE. Catalogs 25.00
1528 1913-S Type II, Brilliant unc. gem. RARE. 100.00
1629 1914 Brilliant uncirculated gem 7.50
1630 1914-D Brilliant uncirculated gem. SCARCE 45.00
1631 1914-S Brilliant uncirculated gem. SCARCE 45.00
1632 1915-P-D-S Very nearly unc., sharp. SCARCE. Cat. unc 60.50
1633 1916 Golden uncirculated gem 7.50
1634 1916-D-S Extremely fine. Cat. unc 50.00
1635 1917-S Bluish golden unc., full horn. 75.00
1636 1917-S Extremely fine.
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BUFFALO NICKELS (Continued)
1637 1 9 1 8-D-S, 1 6-S Very fine 30.00
1638 1918 OVER 17-D, fine. RARE. Catalogs 90.00
1639 1918-P-S Appear to be uncirculated but dull and tarnished,
probably could be restored to luster. Catalog 79.00
1640 1919-S Very nearly uncirculated, sharp. SCARCE. Cat. unc. — 85.00
1641 1919, 20-P-D Very fine 12.00
1642 1921-S Extremely fine. SCARCE. Cat. Unc 75.00
1643 1 923-S Very fine. 10.00
1644 1 924-P-D-S Very fine 30.00
1645 1925-S Uncirculated with golden patina, some tarnish. RARE.
Catalogs 90.00
1646 1 923-S Brilliant uncirculated gem. RARE 100.00
1647 1925-S Very fine. 10.00
1648 1926-S Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Cat. unc 140.00
1649 1927-S Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Cat. unc 115.00
1650 1927-P-D-S Extremely fine. Cat. unc 131.00
1651 1 928-P-D-S Very nearly unc. Cat. unc 25.75
1652 1 929-P-S, oO-P-S, 3 1 -S Ex. fine to nearly unc. Cat. unc 25.00
1653 1 928-S Uncirculated with golden patina. Cat 18.50
1654 1 934-1 937-P-D-S Complete, 38-D bril. unc. Cat 17.25
1655 1938-P-D-S Jef., 39, 40-P-D-S Unc. Cat 7.15
1656 1941-P-D-S, 42-P-D, 42-P-S, 43-P-D-S Unc. Cat 7.60
1657 1938 Jefferson, Brilliant Proof. Cat 9.50
1658 1938 Lot 7, brilliant proofs. Cat 66.50
1659 1942 Type I, Brilliant Proof. Catalogs 6.00
1660 1942 Type I, Lot 9, brilliant proofs. Cat 54.00
1661 1942 Type II (silver) brilliant proof. Cat 6.00
1662 1942 Type II, lot 10, brilliant proofs. Cat 60.00
LIBERTY HEAD DIMES
1663 1892-0 Brilliant uncirculated. 25 00
1664 1892-S Brilliant unc., golden tint. SCARCE 85.00
1665 1893-0 Brilliant uncirculated. Records to 55 00
1666 1893-S Very nearly unc. SCARCE. Cat. unc 35 00
1667 1894-0 Fine. SCARCE. Catalogs 48 00
1668 1895 Brilliant uncirculated. RARE. Record of 100.09
1669 1895-0 Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs unc. $400 but
has records for unc. to 55Q qq
1670 1895-S Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. unc 65.00
1671 1896-0 Brilliant uncirculated, slight bluish tint. RARE 150.00
1672 1896-S Extremely fine. RARE. Catalogs unc 145.00
1 673 1 897-0 Fine. SCARCE. Catalogs 32 50
1674 1897-S Uncirculated with golden patina. RARE 90.00
1675 1898-0 Extremely fjne. SCARCE. Catalogs unc 65 00
1676 1898-S Brilliant uncirculated, golden tint 65.00
1 677 1 899-0 Very fine. Scarce 20 00
1678 1 899-S Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 40 00
1679 1900-0 Brilliant bluish unc. SCARCE. Records to 75.00
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1680
1681
1682
1683
1684
1685
1686
1687
1688
1689
1690
1691
1692
1693
1694
1695
1696
1697
1698
1699
1700
1701
1702
1703
1704
1705
1706
1707
1708
1709
1710
1711
1712
1713
1714
1715
1716
1717
1718
1719
1720
1721
1722
1723
1724
1725
1726
1727
1728
1 900-S Brilliant uncirculated 47.50
1 900-S Very nearly uncirculated.
1901-0 Extremely fine. Scarce. Cat. unc 55.00
1901- S Extremely fine. RARE. Records for unc. to 450.00
1902- 0 Very fine. 15.00
1 902- S Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 47.50
1903- 0 Brilliant unc. SCARCE. Records over 50.00
1 903-S Fine. Scarce. Catalogs 12.50
1904- S Very fine. SCARCE 25.00
1 905-0 Extremely fine. Scarce 20.00
1905- 0 MICROSCOPIC, very nearly unc. RARE 100.00
1 906-D Brilliant unc. First year Denver 10.00
1906- 0 Brilliant bluish unc 20.00
1 906-S Uncirculated with golden patina 20.00
1 907-D Very fine 5.00
1907- 0 Brilliant bluish unc. 15.00
1907- S Brilliant uncirculated. Records to 29.00
1 908-D Brilliant uncirculated 10.00
1908- 0 Brilliant bluish unc 25.00
1 908-S Extremely fine ' 12.50
1 909-D Brilliant uncirculated. Record year ago of 50.00
1909- 0 Uncirculated with golden patina. Records over 40.00
1 909-S Uncirculated with golden patina. Records over 40.00
1910- D Brilliant uncirculated 12.50
1910-S Uncirculated with golden patina 25.00
191 1-D Brilliant uncirculated. Records over 15.00
191 1-S Uncirculated with golden patina. Records over 22.00
1912-D Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 12.50
1912- S Brilliant uncirculated. Records over 30.00
1913- S Brilliant uncirculated. RARE. Records over 135.00
1914- D Uncirculated with blue patina. Cat 6.00
1914- S Uncirculoted with golden tint. SCARCE. Records to 50.00
1915- S Uncirculated with golden patina. Records over 30.00
1916- S Brilliant uncirculated. Last year 10.00
MERCURY DIMES
1916-P-S, 17-P-S Uncirculated, some patina. Cat 16.00
1916-D Very fine. RARE 100.00
1916-D Fine. SCARCE. Catalogs 67.50
1916- D Very good. Scarce.
1917- D Uncirculated with bluish patina. Cat 22.50
1918 Uncirculated with golden tint. Cat 15.50
1918- D Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 20.00
1918- S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 16.50
1919 Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 17.50
1919- D Brilliant uncirculated. RARE. Records over 90.00
1919- S Uncirculated with golden patina. RARE. Records over 75.00
1920, 23, 24 Uncirculated with golden tint. Cat 18.00
1920- D Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 17.50
1920-S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 18.50
1921 Brilliant uncirculated. As choice as the day it was struck.
RARE. Have seen it valued to 200.00
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MERCURY DIMES (Continued)
1729 1921-D Uncirculated with bluish tint. RARE. Cat. $80; records
over 100.00
1730 1 923-S Uncirculated with golden potina. SCARCE. Cat 40.00
1731 1 924-D Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc, 15.00
1732 1 924-S Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 35.00
1733 1 925-D Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 17.50
1734 1 925-S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 30.00
1735 1 926-D Uncirculated with bluish patina. Cat 15.00
1736 1 926-S Uncirculated with golden patina. SCARCE. Cat. 50.00
1737 1925, 26, 27 Brilliant unc. Catalogs 14.00
1738 1927-D Brilliant uncirculated. As choice as the day it was
struck. RARE. Catalogs $165 but records over 200.00
1739 1927-S Very nearly uncirculated, sharp. SCARCE. Cat. unc. 50.00
1740 1928, 29, 30 Brilliant uncirculated. Cat 10.50
1741 1 928-D Uncirculated, has been cleaned. Cat 30.00
1742 1 928-S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 30.00
1743 1 929-D-S Uncirculated with bluish tint. Cat 11.00
1744 1 930-S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 17.50
1745 1931-D-S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 15.00
1746 1931, 34-P-D Brilliant unc. Catalog 10.25
1747 1 935-P-D-S, 36-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Cat 17.50
1748 1937-P-D-S, 38-P-D-S Brilliont unc. Cat 7.25
1749 1 939-1 945-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc. Cat 11.45
1750 1 946- 1 949-P-D-S Roosevelt complete, brilliant unc. Cat 13.75
1751 1 950-1 956-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc. Cat 13.55
LIBERTY STANDING QUARTERS
1752 1916 Uncirculated with golden patina. RARE. Records over 250.00
1753 1917 Type I, Brilliant uncirculated FULL HEAD 10.00
1754 1917-D Type I, Uncirculated, bluish patina. Cat. (stnd.) 20.00
1755 1917-SType I, Uncirculated with golden tint. Cat. 22.50
1756 1917 Type II, Brilliant uncirculated FULL HEAD. 15.00
1757 1917-D Type II, Very nearly unc. Cat. unc 30.00
1758 1917-S Type II, golden unc. Catalogs 35.00
1759 1918 Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 40.00
1760 1918-D Extremely fine. Catalogs unc 35.00
1761 1918-S Uncirculated with golden patina. Cat 25.00
1762 1918 OVER 17-5, very fine. RARE. 175.00
1763 1919 Extremely fine. Catalogs unc. 27.50
1764 1919-D Fine. Scarce. Catalogs . 14.00
1765 1919-S Brilliant uncirculated. RARE. Catalogs 125.00
1766 1920 Brilliant uncirculated FULL HEAD. 17.00
1767 1920-D Uncirculated with bluish tint. SCARCE. Cat. 55.00
1768 1 920-S Brilliant uncirculated Catalogs 25.00
1769 1921 Brilliant uncirculated FULL HEAD. 150.00
1770 1923 Brilliant uncirculated FULL HEAD 13.50
1771 1 923-S Uncirculated with golden tint. SCARCE. Cat. 80.00
1772 1924 Uncirculated with golden tint. Cat 8.50
1773 1 924-D Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 8.00
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1774 1 924-S Brilliant uncirculoted. Catalogs 32.50
1775 1925 Brilliant uncirculated FULL FIEAD 12.00
1776 1926 Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 8.00
1777 1 926-D Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 5.00
1778 1 926-S Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. unc. 75.00
1779 1927 Uncirculated with golden patina. Cat 9.00
1780 1927-D Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 6.00
, 1781 1927-S Brilliant uncirculated. RRAE. Catalogs $200; records
over 250.00
1782 1928 Brilliant uncirculated FULL HEAD 16.50
1783 1 928-D Uncirculated with bluish tint. Cat 5.00
1784 1 928-S Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 7.50
1785 1929 Very nearly uncirculated. Cot. unc 5.00
1786 1 929-D Uncirculated with bluish tint. Catalogs 6.50
1787 1 929-S Uncirculated with golden tint. Catalogs 6.50
1788 1930 Brilliant uncirculated FULL HEAD 8.00
1789 1930-S Golden uncirculated. Catalogs 7.50
WASHINGTON QUARTERS
1790 1932-P-D-S Uncirculated with golden patina. Cat. 94.00
1791 1 934-P-D Brilliant uncirculated. Catalog 12.50
1792 1935-P-D-S Brilliaint uncirculated. Catalog 20.00
1793 1936-P-D-S Brilliant uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat 56.50
1794 1937-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Catalog 16.00
1795 1938-P-S, 39-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Catalog 26.25
1796 1 940-P-D-S, 41-P-D-S, 42-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Cat 21.75
1797 1 943-P-D-S, 44-P-D-S, 45-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Cat 9.20
1798 1 946-1 956-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc. Cat 24.35
LIBERTY WALKING HALF DOLLARS
"Uncirculated, well struck specimens worth 25% to 50% above prices listed
below" — guidebook states this at beginning of series.
1799 1916 Uncirculated with golden tint. Cat 20.00
1800 1916-D Brilliant uncirculated gem. 35.00
1801 1916-S Uncirculated with some patina. RARE. Cat. 82.50
1802 1917 Brilliant uncirculated gem. 15.00
1803 191 7-D Obverse, bluish unc. Scarce. Cat 42.50
1804 191 7-D on Reverse, brillia.it unc. gem. RARE 165.00
1805 1917-S on Obverse, uncirculated with golden patina. RARE. Cat. 360.00
1806 1917-S on Reverse, very nearly unc. Cat. unc 57.50
1807 1918 Uncirculated with golden tint. Cat 62,50
1808 1918-D Brilliant uncirculated gem. RARE 150.00
1809 1918-S Uncirculated with golden patina. Cat 80.00
1810 1919 Brilliant uncirculated gem. RARE. 135.00
1811 1919-D Extremely fine. RARE. Cat. unc. 200.00
1812 1919-S Brilliant gem. RARE. The most valuable coin in the set.
Records over 600.00
1813 1920 Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 32.50
1814 1920-D Brilliant uncirculated gem. RARE 250.00
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LIBERTY WALKING HALF DOLLARS (Continued)
1815 1920-S Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Cat. unc 165.00
1816 1921 Brilliant uncirculated gem. RARE 260.00
1817 1921-DVery nearly uncirculated. RARE. Cat. unc 200.00
1818 1921-S Brilliant uncirculated gem. RARE. Records over 400.00
1819 1923-S Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Cat. unc. 150.00
1820 1 927-S Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. unc. 52.50
1821 1928-S Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. unc 50.00
1822 1929-D Brilliant uncirculated gem 35.00
1823 1 929-S Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 25.00
1824 1 933-S Uncirculated with golden patina. Cat 40.00
1825 1 934-P-D, 35-P-D Brilliant unc. Catalog 29.50
1826 1 934-S Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 35.00
1827 1935-S Uncirculated, has been cleaned. Cat 35.00
1828 1936-P-D, 37-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Catalog 37.75
1829 1936-S Brilliant uncirculated gem. SCARCE. The most under-
valued of the later dates. Records to near 30.00
1830 1938-P-D, 39-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Catalog 42.50
1831 1 940-P-S, 41-P-D-S, 42-P-D-S Brilliant unc. Cat 20.25
1832 1 943-1 947-P-D-S Complete, brilliant unc. Cat 23.95
1915 PANAMA PACIFIC SET
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1833 1915 PANAMA PACIFIC SET composed of the $50 Round,
obverse Head of goddess Minerva in Helmet, reverse Owl
(symbol of wisdom) on pine branch; $50 octagon similar but
slightly reduced design with dolphins on both sides in angles
of octagon; $2^/^ Columbia on seahorse typifying the use of
the Panama Canal, reverse eagle on standard; $1 (gold)
Panama Canal worker wearing cap, reverse dolphins and
value; 50c Columbia and child with Golden Gate and setting
sun in background, reverse eagle on shield. The $50 are
the only "slugs" struck by the U. S. mint with the octagon
(similar in shape to the Pioneer California $50 "slugs" of
1851 end 1852) having the distinction of being struck at
the fair grounds by machinery furnished by the Mint. The
$2^4 was the first $2V2 commemorative issued. The $1 has
the distinction of having a typically American design (the $50
has a "classical" design). The 50c, as well as the $1, $2V2
and $50, are the first commemorative coins to carry the mot-
to, IN GOD WE TRUST. A beautiful set MOUNTED IN
ORIGINAL PLUSH BOX WITH ORIGINAL DESCRIPTIVE
CARD. EVERY COIN IS A CHOICE UNCIRCULATED SPECI-
MEN as this set was acquired years ago from the original own-
er who purchased it at the Panama Pacific Exposition in San
Francisco in 1915. Only 483 round $50 were issued
(many as single specimens). When the facts are taken
into consideration that a great many were turned
into the government when the gold was "called in" in 1933,
plus the number that were carried as "pocket pieces", plus
the fact that a number of sets were broken up, it is remark-
able that the few sets still exist, ESPECIALLY IN THIS RE-
MARKABLE STATE OF PRESERVATION. We doubt if more
than 50 sets or so still exist. While an equal set may exist,
certainly no superior set does. The catalog value for individ
ual specimens adds up to $3,960.00, however a set is cer-
tainly worth more than the individiual specimens. In addi-
tion, the values in the catalog were compiled in February
1957. The demand and values of gold commemorative have
enhanced somewhat during the past year. In fact, at the last
convention we attended, we saw a set displayed by a dealer
who had it priced at $4,500.00. The strong demand for this
popular set is reflected in the fact that less than' four years
ago this set could have been obtained at less than $2,000.00
With the continued increose in collectors, we cannot help
but feel that this set will again double in value the next four
years and at that time bring around $9,000.00. Should prove
a good investment both financially and in the satisfaction
of ownership.
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$4 1879 STELLA
1834 $4 1879 Flowing Hair, reverse large 5 pointed star with "One
Stella 400 Cents" on it. A BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT GEM
PROOF . While an equal speciman may exist, certainly no
superior one can. The following is the story of the origin of
the Stella:
The most noted coin of the metric series of 1879 was the
"Stella," or four-dollar piece. The minister of the U. S. at
Vienna, John A. Kasson, sent a dispatch to the Secretary of
State in regard to a coin that would express invoice values
in a unit of denomination near the value of the Austrain
eight-florin piece. The Secretary of State transmitted this
dispatch to the Secretary of the Treasury. Since the foreign
coins referred to had a value of about 3.88, the nearest
approximation to it consistent with the U. S. system, and
far more advantageous, would be a coin of 400 cents, or
four dollars. Such a coin could be instantly converted into
any other sum or denomination by use of the figure 4.
The Coinage Committee favored the adoption of the $4
piece, as it was near the value of the Austrian 8 florins, the
French 20 francs, Italian 20 lire, Spanish 20 pesetas, and
Dutch 8 florins. In the opinion of the committee all coins
should have a specific name. Therefore "one suitable for the
four-dollar coin would be "One Stella" (from the star on it)
since the $10 gold was called an eagle from the eagle ap-
pearing on it. The Coinage Committee was very much in
favor of the adoption of this handsome coin, but for some
unknown reason the piece did not meet the approval of Con-
gress. While no one has come up with the reason v.-hy the
Stella was not adopted, we have felt that perhaps the experi-
ence of the U. S. with the trade dollar (having two different
silver dollars legal tender at the same time) discouraged the
attempt for an International Coin for European trade and
travel. The trade dollar was last struck for circulation in
1878 (proofs only thereafter for collectors).
A limited quantity was struck and distributed to the U. S.
Senators, Representatives and persons who might influence
the passage of the bill authorizing this beautiful and useful
coin. When the bill did not pass, the novelty of this unusual
coin soon "wore off" and many eventually became "pocket
pieces" or were holed and used for pendants and other jewel-
ry purposes. ONLY A VERY FEW OF THE SMALL QUAN-
TITY ISSUED HAVE SURVIVED AS PROOFS. OF THESE,
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PROOFS ONLY A STILL SMALLER FRACTION HAVE SUR-
VIVED FREE FROM NICKS, SCRATCHES, HANDLING
MARKS, ETC. WE CANNOT OVEREMPHASIZE THE RAR-
ITY OF THIS GEM COMPARED TO AN "ORDINARY" SPECI-
MAN. We note this popular rarity has more than doubled in
value the last four or five years and the ratio of rise in value
is not only co>ntinuing unabated, but appearing to be rising. It
may well bring over $3,000.00 in the next three or four years.
We know of a specimen (not the equal of this one) that was
sold in 1957 at $1750.00. Certainly this superior genr. should
be worth closer to $2,000.00
Consignment D — New York
BYZANTIUM GOLD
The choicest and most complete collection of this interesting series that it
has been our pleasure to catalog. THE CONDITION IS EXCEPTIONAL THROUGH-
OUT. We have been privileged to obtain the services of one of the leading
authorities to aid in attributing these historical coins. It is the expressed wish
of the present owner that the new owners obtain the pleasure in "playing with
them" that he did.
1835 Solidus of Zeno 474/491 A.D., bust with helmet and lance, rx
Victory standing, a beautiful sharp and well-centered specimen
showing only the barest friction on highest points. RARE. Cost 75.00
1836 Solidus of Anastasius I 491/518, helmeted bust with lance, rx.
Victory standing, extremely fine. Cost 50.00
1837 Solidus of Justin I 518/527, helmeted bustVictory stding, grad-
ed by owner as ex. f. but we cannot see any wear and it has
full mint luster. Cost ^ 42.50
1838 Solidus of Justinian I 527/565, bust with orb/Victory stg, x.f.
Cost 40.00
1839 Solidus of Tiberius Constantine, bust with orb/Cross potent
(cross on 4 steps) graded by owner as unc. but while we cannot
see any signs of friction and it does have luster, it does have
a small section at left where it is not as sharply struck as the
balance of the coin. SCARCE. Cost 60.00
1840 Solidus of Tiberius Constantine 578/582, crowned bust/cross
potent, x.f. with luster. Scarce. Cost 45.00
*
1841 Solidus of Maurice Tiberius 582/602, bust with orb/Victory stg,
x.f. Cost 50.00
1842 Solidus of Mauricius Tiberius 582/602, helmeted bust/Victory
stg, x.f. Cost 37.50
1843 Solidus of Focas 602/610, bust with cross/Victory Stg, choice
specimen with luster. SCARCE. Cost 55.00
1844 Solidus of Heraclius 610/641, bust with cross/cross potent, x.f.
RARE. Cost 65.00
1845 Solidus of Heraclius &Heraclius Co* *nstantine 610/641, two
busts/cross potent, uncirculated with full luster, well centered
and sharp impression. RARE. Cost 75.00
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1846
1847
1848
1849
1850
1851
1852
1853
1854
1855
1856
1857
1858
1859
1860
1861
1862
1863
1864
1865
1866
1867
1868
1869
BYZANTIUM GOLD (Continued)
Solid us of Heroclius & Heroclius Constantine 610/641, bearded
and aged busts/ cross potent, x.f. Cost 37.50
Solid us of Heroclius, Heroclius Constontine, ond Heroclonos
stonding/cross potent ond odded inscriptions, shorply struck,
unc. RARE. Cost 75.00
Solidus of Constans II & Constantine IV, 641/668 busts facing/
cross potent, v.f. Cost 35.00
Solidus of Constons II, Constontine IV & Herocleonos 641/668,
3 crowned stonding figures with orbs/cross potent, v.f. RARE.
Cost 65.00
Solidus of Constans 11 & Constantine IV, older busts/cross po-
tent, x.f. Cost 42.50
Solidus of Constans II alone 641/668 holding orb/cross potent,
well centered and sharply struck choice x.f. Cost 47.00
Solidus of Constans II & Constantine IV, very aged busts one
with long beard/cross between two princes, x.f. Cost 40.00
Solidus of Constantine IV, 668/685 bust with lance/cross po-
tent, unc. RARE. Cost 85.00
Solidus of Constantine IV, Heraclius & Tiberius 668/685, bust
Con. IV with lance/cross between princes standing, fine. Cost 37.50
Solid us of Constantine IV 668/685, bust with orb/cross potent,
itAc. SCARCE. Cost 65.00
Solid us of Tiberius III 698/705, bust wiith lance/cross potent,
unc. RARE. Cost 95.00
Solidus of Leo III & Constantine V 717/741, bust Leo obverse
and bust Constantine reverse, x.f. RARE. Cost 85.00
Solidus of Leo III, Constantine V & Leo IV 751/75, bust Leo
Ill/Constantine V & Leo IV, unc. VERY RARE. Cost 165.00
Solidus of Nicephorus I & Stauracius 803/811, bust Nic./bust
Staur., fine. VERY RARE. Cost 125.00
Solidus of Theophilus (& Michael & Constantine) 829/842, bust
Theo./ busts two sons Michael & Constantine, v.f. RARE. Cost 100.00
Solidus of Basil I (& Constantine) 867/886, two busts with cross/
CHRIST on throne, choice x.f. RARE. Cost 85.00
Solidus of Constantine VII (& Romanus II) 911/959, two busts
holding cross/bust CHRIST, x.f. with luster. RARE. Cost 95.00
Solidus of Romanus I (& Christopher) 919/944, two busts hold-
ing cross/CHRIST on throne, v.f. SCARCE. Cost 65.00
Solidus of Basil II & Constantine VIII 976/1025, two busts hold-
ing cross/CHRIST, x.f. SCARCE. Cost 85.00
Thick solidus of Constantine VIII 976/1028, bust holding orb/
bust CHRIST, x.f. VERY RARE. Cost 125.00
Nomisma (flat) of Romanus III 1028/34, ruler and Virgin
standing/CHRIST seated, v.f. Cost 45.00
Nomisma (cup shaped) of Isaac I 1057/59, ruler standing/
CHRIST seated, x.f. SCARCE. Cost 65.00
Nomisma (cup shaped) of Constantine X 1059/67, ruler stg/
CHRIST seated, v.f. Cost 50.00
Nomisma (cup shaped) of Michael VII 1071/75, ruler with orb;
CHRIST, x.f. Cost 45.00
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1870
Nomisma (cup shaped) of John II 11 18/43, ruler & Virgin stg/
CHRIST on throne, v.f. Cost 37.50
1871 Nomisma only slightly cup shaped and broader flan of John II
1118/43, somewhat different figures, v.f. Cost 50.00
ENGLISH GOLD
The most complete as well as the choicest collection of English gold to pass
thru our hands. Truly an unusal opportunity to acquire some nice pieces from
this popular series.
1872 Celtic Stater of 50 B.C. horse,plain reverse, choice x.f. VERY
RARE. Cost 300.00
1873 14 Noble of Edward III 1327/77, arms/cross, choice x.f. Cost.. 60.00
1874 ^ Noble of Richard II 1377/99, arms/cross, v.f. Cost 30.00
1875 ^ Noble of Henry IV 1399/1413, arms/cross, x.f. Cost 50.00
1876 ^4 Noble of Henry V 1413/22, arms/cross, fine. Cost 40.00
1877 1/4 Noble of Henry VI 1422/71, arms/cross, choice, x.f. Cost 50.00
1878 ^ Noble of Edward IV 1471/83, orms in treosure/sun, x.f.
RARE. Cost 100.00
1879 ^ Angel of Edward IV 1471/83 but struck by Henry VI 1470/
71, St. Michoel/ship, v.f. RARE. Cost 80.00
1880 Angel of Edward V 1483, St. Michoel/ship, choice x.f. VERY
RARE. Cost 280.00
1881 Angel of Richard III 1483/85, similar type, choice x.f. VERY
RARE. Cost 400.00
1882 1/^ Angel of Henry VII 1485/1509, similar type, v.f. Cost 60.00
1883 Crown of Henry VIII (& Jane) 1509/47, double rose/orms, choice
x.f. RARE. Cost 100.00
1884 ^ Angel of Henry VIII 1509/47, St, Michoel/ship, mint mark
portcullis, v.f. Cost - 80.00
1885 yk Sovereign of Edward VI 1547/53, Crowned bust/orms, choice
x.f. VERY RARE. Cost *. 400.00
1886 Angel of Mary Tudor 1553/58, St. Michoel/ship, v.f. RARE.
Cost 300.00
1887 Crown of Elizabeth I 1558/1603, crowned bust/orms, x.f. RARE.
Cost 200.00
1888 V2 Crown of James I 1603/25, crowned bust/arms, fine. Cost 20.00
1889 Crown of James I 1603/25, crowned bust/arms, fine. Cost 35.00
1890 Crown of Charles I 1625/49, bust/arms, v.f. Cost 30.00
1891 Crown of Commonwealth 1649/60, dated 1653, arms/two arms,
v.f. RARE. Cost 100.00
1892 Unite of Charles II 1660/62, bust/combined arms, choice x.f.
SCARCE. Cost 100.00
1893 1670 V2 Guinea, older bust Charles 11/4 shields, v.f. Cost 40.00
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ENGLISH GOLD (Continued)
1894 1670 5 POUNDS, older bust Charles 11/4 shields, x.t. VERY
RARE. Cost 300.00
1895 1687 H Guineo James II, bust/4 shields, x.f. VERY RARE. Cost 150.00
1896 1689 ^2 Guinea William & Mary, two busts/arms, choice x.f.
cluster). SCARCE. Cost 80.00
1897 1695 ^2 Guineo William III, bust/arms, choice x.f. (luster).
RARE. Cost 100.00
1898 1707 ^ Guinea Anne, bust/4 shields, choice unc. VERY RARE.
Cost 150.00
1899 1714 Coronation medal of nearly 5 pound size for George I
bust/king being crowned by Britannia, choice x.f. (luster).
SCARCE. Cost 155.00
1900 1720 y2 Guinea George I, bust/4 shields, v.f. SCARCE. Cost . . 65.00
1901 1746 ^ Guinea George II, bust/combined arms, v.f. Cost 35.00
1902 1760 Guinea, George II, bust/arms, x.f. Cost 60.00
1903 1762 Guinea, George III, x.f. Cost 15.00
1904 1817 y2 Sovereign, George III, dif. bust and arms, fine. Cost_ 10.00
1905 1817 Sovereign, George III, change in wording, rev. St. George
killing dragon, unc. Cost 35.00
1906 1822 Sovereign, George III, dif. obverse and reverse, unc. Cost— 33.00
1 907 1 825 Sovereign, George IV, arms, x.f. Cost 25.00
1908 1825 10 Taler of Brunswick with title of king of Great Britain
& Hanover and duke of Brunswick & Luneburg, v.f. Cost 35.00
1909 1826 Sovereign, George IV, x.f., luster. Cost 26.00
1910 1827 Sovereign, Similar. Cost 25.00
1911 1833 Sovereign, William Mil, arms, unc. Cost 35.00
1912 1855 Sovereign, Victoria/wreath and arms, x.f. Cost 14.00
1913 1864 Sovereign, Victoria/die number 102 below arms, unc.
SCARCE. Cost 40.00
1914 1872 Sovereign, Victoria/St. George & dragon, unc. Cost 15.00
1915 1887 2 Pounds, Victoria old veiled bust, BRILLIANT PROOF.
Cost 85.00
1916 1892 y2 Sovereign, Victoria in veil, x.f. Cost 7.00
1917 1894 1/2 Sovereign, Victoria large jubilee bust, v.f. Cost 6.50
1918 1902 5 POUNDS, Edward V||, sandblast PROOF. Cost 250.00
1919 1902 Sovereign, Edward VII, sandblast proof. Cost 35.00
1920 1902 1/^ Sovereign, similar, sandblast proof. Cost 20.00
1921 1913 Sovereign, George V, x.f. Cost 12.50
Consignment E — Switzerland
FOREIGN GOLD
1922 ANHALT 1896 20 marks, aged bust Friedrich, x.f. SCARCE.— 50.00
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1923 AUGUSBURG ducat of Charies V 1516/56, arms/eagie, v.f.
RARE. 80.00
1924 AUSTRALIA 1864 Vz sovereign, young Victoria/Sydney Mint,
Australia, v.f. 15. CO
1 925 1 889 Sovereign, 50 yr. Victorio rule commem, S (Sydney) mint,
V. f. 25.00
1926 1891 Sovereign, M (Melbourne) mint, v.f 22.50
1927 1896 Yz Sovereign, Victoria in widow's veil, M mint, v.f 12.50
1928 1910 Sovereign, Edward VII, S mint, unc 25.00
1929 AUSTRIA 1895 20 corona, Franz Joseph, x.f 20.00
1930 1848-1898 Ducat to commemorate 50 yr. rule, prooflike 25.00
1931 1905 10 Corona, prooflike 10.00
1932 1848-1908 10 Corona to commem 60 yr rule, old bust, proof-
like. 15.00
1933 1911 10 Corona, ST. SCHWARTZ below large bust, unc 14.00
1934 1915 4 Ducat, Franz Josef, BRILLIANT PROOF 35.00
1935 BRANDENBURG (Prussia) 1740 3 ducat, last year Fred. Wm. I,
very fine with traces of luster. VERY RARE. 175.00
1936 1767 Ducat, Frid. Christ., ruler on horse/crowned star, proof-
like. : 35.00
1937 BREMEN 1906 20 marks, arms of free Hanseatic city, unc.
SCARCE. 40.00
1938 BRITISH COLUMBIA (Canada) 1849 $ size, prooflike but ap-
pears to have been cleaned. Scarce 35.00
1939 BRUNSWICK & LUNEBURG 1750 Vs goldgulden, George II, x.f. 15.00
1940 1834 10 Taler, Wilhelm, v.f., edge nick 40.00
1941 BULGARIA 1894 100 leva, cross stamped on king's bust to
show displeasure of people with their ruler, v.f. SCARCE. 100.00
1942 CANADA 1911 sovereign, George V, unc. Cat 40.00
1943 1912 $5, George V dif. bust, nearly unc 25.00
1944 1913 $5, similar, unc. SCARCE....... 35.00
1945 1917 Sovereign, unc. SCARCE. Catalogs 80.00
1946 1918 Sovereign, unc. SCARCE. Catalogs 75.00
1947 1919 Sovereign, unc. RARE. Catalogs 100.00
1948 DENMARK 1908 20 kroner, Frederik VIII, unc 25.00
1949 1914 20 Kroner, Christian X, unc 25.00
1950 EGYPT 1848 pound of Abdul Medjid, x.f 25.00
1951 1870 10 Piastres of Abdul Aziz, unc 10.00
1952 FRANCE 1727 d'or of Louis XV, bust/2 arms, fine 30.00
1953 Year 12 (of Revolution, or 1804) Bonaparte as First. Consul, v.f. 22.50
1954 1806 20 Francs, Napoleon Emperor, ploin bust. Republic rx.,
fine. 20.00
1955 1807 20 Francs, laureated bust Napoleon, Republic rx., fine 20.00
1956 1811 20 Francs, Empire reverse, v.f 20.00
1957 1814 20 Francs, Louis XVIII (after defeat of Napoleon) unusual
reverse with "Piece De 20 Francs," v.f. SCARCE TYPE. 25.00
1958 1819 20 Francs, Louis XVIII larger bust, reverse simply "20 F",
V. f. 20.00
1959 1848 20 Francs of Second Republic, Angel inscribing 1848 on
tablet, fine. 18.50
1960 1850 20 Francs, woman's head, x.f 18.00
1961 1850 10 Francs, similar type, x.f 10.00
1 962 1 852 20 Francs, Lou is- Napoleon as president, v.f. SCARCE 25.00
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FOREIGN GOLD (Continued)
1963 1854 5 Francs, Napoleon III Emperor, small size, unc 8.00
1964 1858 10 Francs, similar type, v.f. 7,50
1965 1858 20 Francs, similar type with plain head, unc 16.00
1966 1864 10 Francs, Laureated head, v.f 7.50
1967 1863 5 Francs, Laureated head. Large size, scarce Strasbourg
mint, x.f. 10.00
1968 1865 10 Francs, Strasbourg mint, fine. Scarce 8.00
1969 1866 100 Francs, reverse crown over eagle, v.f. SCARCE. 90.00
1970 1867 20 Francs, x.f 15.00
1971 1869 20 Francs, Strasbourg mint, unc 19.00
1972 1887 20 Francs, Third Republic, Angel inscribing blank tablet,
unc. 16.00
1973 1897 20 Francs, similar, x.f 15.00
1974 1901 100 Francs, similar but tablet inscribed CONSTITUTION,
NEARLY UNC. SCARCE. 100.00
1975 1909 20 Francs, bust in cap, unc 15.00
1976 FINLAND 1881 10 markkaa, imperial eagle, prooflike 25.00
1977 FRANKFORT 1853 Free City ducat prooflike, tiny nick 25.00
1978 GERMANY 1894 20 marks, Wilhelm II, v.f 16.00
1979 1928 10 Marks, Hindenburg, crest on arms, PROOF. SCARCE. 35.00
1980 1928 20 Marks, Hindenburg but entirely dif. type. PROOF.
SCARCE. 75.00
1981 GREAT BRITAIN 1821 sovereign, George I III, fine 25.00
1982 1876 Sovereign, young Victoria, v.f 15.00
1983 1892 Half sovereign, old Victoria, x.f 8.00
1984 1914 Sovereign, George V, unc 16.00
1985 GREECE 1876 5 drachma, prooflike but damaged rx 10.00
1986 GUATEMALA 1926 10 quetzales, quetzal bird on pedestal,
nearly unc. 75.00
1987 HONDURAS 1920 peso, woman head arms, unc. RARE DATE 40.00
1988 HOLLAND 1809 ducat, distinctive type with bust Louis Nap-
oleon (brother THE Napoleon of France) arms of Holland com-
bined with arms of France, x.f. SCARCE 50.00
1989 HUNGARY ducat of Sigismund I (1437) king standing/arms,
x.f. RARE. 65.00
1990 Ducat of Mathias (1490) nearly unc. SCARCE 35.00
1991 1688 Ducat, Leopold, v.f. Scarce 30.00
1992 1792 Ducat, Francis II, prooflike 25.00
1993 HAMBURG 1875 10 marks, arms free city, v.f 10.00
1994 1898 10 Marks, Larger eagle, v.f 9.50
1995 INDIA 1600 A.D. pagoda of Gadjapatis, interesting design of
native dots and circles, v.f. SCARCE 50.00
1996 1614 Mohur of Moguls of Delhi, ruler on pillow, rx. sun and
inscriptions, v.f. RARE. 75.00
1997 1744 Mohur of Moguls of Delhi, Alam II, inscriptions both
sides, x.f. 50.00
1998 1780 Mohur (larger than above) issued by British East India Co.,
Urdu inscriptions both sides, x.f. Scarce. 65.00
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1999 Undated heavy (over 2 ozs.) rectangular bar, lion holding sword
at top with "Habib Bank Ltd. Weight 5 Tolas Fine 995.0 H.B."
below, rx. native mosque at top with inscriptio'ns below, x.f.
SCARCE. 250.00
2000 1835 2 Mohur, William 1111, King. Rx. East Indiia Company
above lion before palm tree, choice unc. RARE. 225.00
2001 1870 Mohur, Victoria Queen. Reverse beautiful lathework.
SUPERB BRILLIANT PROOF. RARE 125.00
2002 Undated 1 tola, "Aeroplane Brand" around airplane, prooflike 50.00
2003 ITALY 1858 20 lire, Victor Emanuel 11 of Sardinia and Savoy,
v.f. Scarce. 30.00
2004 1863 20 Lire, Victor Emanuel II as king of all Italy, unc 16.50
2005 1882 100 Lire, Umberto I, v.f. SCARCE 100.00
2006 1882 20 Lire, Umberto, unc 17.50
2007 1903 20 Lire, Victor Emanuel III, prooflike. Catalogs 35.00
2008 IRAN 1951 pound, bust shah in medallic high relief (center
higher than edges) and soon withdrawn as impracficl for cir-
culation, slightly rubbed. SCARCE 35.00
2009 1951 ^4 Pohlevi, similar but regular low relief, unc. Cat 10.00
2010 JAPAN (1838) Oval oban 6x3^ inches resembling the Tempo
oban but with different stamps on reverse. The pointed
signatures on obverse is also unusual. Not iin usual re-
ference works and undoubtedly. VERY RARE. 650.00
2011 Small rectangular bar of Ansel 1859/68 in low grade gold, v.f. 15.00
2012 MACEDON stater of Alexander The Great 336/323 B.C., bust of
Athena, rx. Nike sta>nding, a choice nearly uncirculated speci-
man. VERY RARE. 250.00
2013 MEXICO 1918 20 pesos, Aztec calendar, x.f 27.50
2014 1927 50 Pesos, "Centenario," "Victory," unc 70.00
2015 MONACO (Monte Carlo) 1884 100 francs, Charles III, x.f.
Scarce. 100.00
2016 NEISSE 1632 2 ducat of Charles Ferdinand of Poland (also bish-
op of Breslau) x.f. RARE. 100.00
2017 NEWFOUNDLAND 1882 $2 young Victoria, unc. SCARCE 50.00
2018 1888 $2 Similar, x.f. but some discoloration on rev 35.00
2019 NETHERLANDS 1818 ducat, knight standing, x.f 15.00
2020 1830 10 Gulden, William, x.f 20.00
2021 1897 10 Gulden, young bust Wilhelmma with flowing hair, x.f.
Scarce. 35.00
2022 OLMUTZ 1678 5 ducats, bust Charles of Liechtenstein, very
large planchet, v.f. VERY RARE. 300.00
2023 NEW GRENADA 1858 2 pesos, decimal system, x.f. RARE. 50.00
2024 PAPAL 1717 ^ ducat of Clement XI, Christ standing/arms, unc.
RARE. 50.00
2025 1786 Double ducat of Pope Pius VI, St. Peter on cloud/arms,
x.f. SCARCE. 55.00
2026 1866 100 Lire, bust Pope Pius IX, unc. VERY RARE. 350.00
2027 PERSIA dinar of Mohammed ill (1068/91 A.D.) inscriptions
both sides, fine. 25.00
2028 1 839 Double toman, inscriptions both sides, v.f. 25.00
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FOREIGN GOLD (Continued)
2029 PHILIPPINES 1863 2 pesos, Isabella 2nd, x.f 15.00
2030 1864 4 Pesos, x.f. Scarce 25.00
2031 1882 4 Pesos, Alfonso XII, unc. RARE. 75.00
2032 PERU 1907 1/5 libra, very good 3.50
2033 POLAND 1663 brood ducat, bust John Cosimir of Danzig, arms,
prooflike. RARE. 75.00
2034 PORTUGAL 1863 5000 reis, bust Louis I/arms, unc. RARE., 75.00
2035 PRUSSIA 1786 d'or of Fried. Wilhelm, old bust, fine 22.50
2036 1813 Double d'or of Fried. Wilhelm III, v.f 45.00
2037 1831 Double d'or of Fr. Wm. Ill, older bust, 'smaller but thicker
planchet, nearly unc. 50.00
2038 1872 10 Marks, Wilhelm I (of a united Germany) x.f 9.00
2039 1875 10 Marks, dif. reverse, v.f 8.00
2040 1888 10 Marks, Friedrich who ruled only 80 days, v.f 12.50
2041 1888 20 Marks, similar, x.f 22.50
2042 1900 10 Marks, Wilhelm II, v.f. except 2 tiny nicks 6.50
2043 1914 20 Marks, Wilhelm in military uniform, unc. Scarce 20.00
2044 RATISBON (1750) double ducat, Francis I, rev. view of city
with Hebrew word for God above, prooflike. RARE 75.00
2045 ROMANIA 1883 20 lei, Carol I, unc 20.00
2046 1 906 25 Lei, Carol in uniform, 50 yr. commem., x.f 30.00
2047 1 922 1 00 Lei, commemorative for coronation of Ferdinond I,
unc. RARE. 325.00
2048 1944 20 Lei, 3 busts, commem return of Transylvania, unc 20.00
2049 RUSSIA 1782 PLATINUM MEDAL, BUST CATHERINE II,
REVERSE MONUMENT TO PETER I, DESIGNED BY GOSS,
WEIGHT JUST ABOUT ^ OZ., PROOFLIKE. VERY RARE. $ 175.00
2050 1834 5 Rubles, double headed eagle, MAGNIFICENT PROOF.
RARE. 75.00
2051 1889 5 Rubles, Alexander III, x.f 20.00
2052 1897 15 Rubles, Nicholas II, choice unc. SCARCE 50.00
2053 1897 7V2 Rubles, Nicholas II, v.f. Scarce 25.00
2054 SARDINA 1814 double ducat, Victor Emanuel I, struck im-
mediately after he was restored to the throne, eagle rev., proof-
like. RARE. 125.00
2055 1835 100 Lire, Charles Albert, choice x.f. SCARCE. 100.00
2056 SAXON Y-New Weimar 1637 ducat, John Ernest/arms, unc.
RARE. 75.00
2057 SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA 1905 10 marks, Charles Edward, unc.
RARE. 40.00
2058 SAXONY 1891 10 marks, Albert, x.f 9.00
2059 SAUDI ARABIA 1951 guineas, unc 25.00
2060 SERBIA 1882 20 dinars, Milan 1, unc. scarce. 30.00
2061 SPAIN 1742 scudo, Philip V, Seville mint, fine 10.00
2062 1 747 V2 Scudo, Ferdinand VI, Madrid, v.f 1 0.00
2063 1754 V2 Scudo, Ferdinand VI older bust, v.f 9.50
2064 1786 1/2 Scudo, Charles III, v.f 6.00
92
2065 1788 2 Scudos, Charles III, 25.00
2066 1797 2 Scudos, Charles INI, x.f 25.00
2067 1798 1 Scudo, Charles llll, fine 10.00
2068 1811 80 Reales, JOSEPH NAPLEON, fine. RARE 50.00
2069 1811 2 Scudos, Ferdinand VII, CADIZ MINT, WAR ISSUE, v.f.
RARE. 50.00
2070 1812 2 Scudos, Ferdinand VII, Large bust in military collar, v.f.
edge nick. RARE. WAR ISSUE 40.00
2071 1812 20 Pesetas, NECESSITY ISSUE FOR BARCELONA, DIA-
MOND SHAPE SHIELD, unc. RARE 50.00
2072 1813 2 Scudos, Ferdin. VII, smaller bust in military uniform,
v.f. SCARCE. 40.00
2073 1814 4 Scudos, Ferdin. VII, similar to Large prewar bust, struck
again in Madrid, fine, edge nick 35.00
2074 1822 80 Reales, Fern. 7th, older bust, v.f. Scarce 30.00
2075 1836 80 Reales, Isabel 2nd ,fine 20.00
2076 1868 4 Escudos, smaller size, Isabella 2nd, prooflike, rubbed.— 15.00
2077 1876 25 Pesetas, Alfonso XII without beard, unc 25.00
2078 1880 25 Pesetas, similar type, unc 25.00
2079 1883 25 Pesetas, Alfonso with a beard, nearly unc 22.50
2080 1890 20 Pesetas, Alfonso XIII baby bust, unc 20.00
2081 1904 20 Pesetas, Alfonso Xlil in military uniform, nearly unc.
RARE. Catalogs 100.00
2082 SWEDEN 1868 1 carolin, Carl XV, prooflike. SCARCE 35.00
2083 1889 20 Kronor, Oscar II, unc 30.00
2084 SWITZERLAND 1873 20 francs, seated woman holding sword
and shield, prooflike. RARE. 75.00
2085 1 889 20 Francs, Confederated liberty head type, PROOF. Rare. 50.00
2086 1939 100 Francs, Lucern shooting commemorative, prooflike.
RARE. 85.00
2087 1947 20 Francs, peasant girl type. Lettered Edge struck for a
special payment, unc. SCARCE 25.00
2088 TARIM 1934 dinar, Arabic inscriptions, PROOF 50.00
2089 TUNIS 1891 10 francs, native inscriptions, x.f 17.50
2090 1892 20 Francs, similar type, x.f.
2091 1932 100 Francs of reduced size. Catalogs 60.00
2092 TRANSVAAL 1895 V2 pond, bust Kruger, single shaft to wa-
gon, x.f. 1 5.00
2093 TURKEY (1771) zecchino wiith native inscription inside border
of dots, v.f. 25.00
2094 1837 Brass copy of a V2 sequin of Mahmud II, v.f. but holed. 5.00
2095 1905 V4. Pound of Abdul Flamid II, toghra/date, unc 10.00
2096 1910 Pound, similar type, x.f — 25.00
2097 1943 Pound, bust Kemal Ataturk with Ankara below, prooflike. 35.00
2098 1946 Pound, bust Ismet Inonu, unc 22.50
2099 UTRECHT 1805 ducat, knight standing, fine 20.00
2100 VENICE zecchino of Thomas Mocenigo (1191/1205), dodge
kneeling before Sr. Mark, reverse bust Christ standing, unc.
RARE. 50.00
2101 (1300) Dalmatian copy of zecchino of Andrea Dandalo of Ven-
ice, dodge kneeling before St. Mark, reverse Christ standing,
x.f. SCARCE. 35.00
2102 Zecchino of Antonio Veneir (1382/1400) unc. SCARCE 35.00
93
FOREIGN GOLD (Continued)
2103 Zecchino of Franc. Lavred. (14101, x.f. Scarce 30.00
2104 1848 20 Lire of Venifian Republic, winged lion, prooflilce.
SCARCE. 60.00
2105 WURTEMBURG 1874 20 marks, Karl, x.f. Scarce 25.00
2106 1909 10 Marks, x.f. Scarce 12.50
2107 1 Goldgulden of Ulric (1498/1550) ruler stonding/orms, v.f.
RARE. 75.00
21 G8 YUGOSLAVIA 1932 4 ducat, joined busts Alexander and Queen,
BRILLIANT PROOF. : 125.00
Consignment F — California
$21/2 GOLD COMPLETE (EXCEPT 3)
THE MOST COMPLETE COLLECTION OF QUARTER EAGLES IT HAS BEEN
OUR PRIVILEGE TO OFFER IN ALL OUR 217 SALES. With the exception of the
■808, 1841 and 1 854-S, every date and mint mark is represented. It took the
owner over 27 years to assemble this collection. TRULY, AN OPPORTUNITY
TO ACQUIRE MANY RARE AND CHOICE SPECIMENS WHICH MAY NOT
OCCUR AGAIN IN QUITE SOME TIME. Judging from the rate of rise in values
taking place in this popular series, they should also prove to be a good invest-
ment. Just comipare prices of only a year or two ago with those of today, then
it should be rather easy to visualize what they will be a year or two from now.
REMEMBER, THE PRICES FOR THE 1959 GUIDEBOOK COMING OUT IN JUNE
HAVE ALREADY BEEN COMPILED. NO DOUBT MOST OF THE SERIES (PAR-
TICULARLY THE SCARCER ONES) WILL SHOW SUBSTANTIAL RISES IN VALUE
OVER THE 1958 EDITION.
2109 1796 TYPE I, NO STARS ON OBVERSE, a choice very nearly
uncirculated speciman which shows only the barest tiace of
friction on the obverse. Of the 897 specimens issurjd (see
guidebook), only a very few have survived. IN GREAT DE-
MAND AS IT IS THE ONLY TYPE WITHOUT STARS ON
OBVERSE. In addition, it is the first year of issue. Of far
greater rarity than the 1 794 silver dollar of which 1 758 were
issued and which now catalogs $1500.00 very fine and
$4000.00 unc. The $2^^ is seldom offered, even in the
largest collections coming upon the market. THIS SPECI-
MAN IS ONE OF THE CHOICEST WE HAVE SEEN. IN
FACT, WE CANNOT RECALL HANDLING AN EQUAL
SPECIMAN IN RECENT YEARS. It is far superior to the very
fine one we saw offered at the 1957 A.N.A. Convention at
$1000.00. Surely this choicer speciman is worth closer to„..$ 1 500.00
94
2110 1796 TYPE II, STARS 8x8 ADDED TO OBVERSE (number
of states in the Union). The stars were added to conform to
the types of the other gold ($5, $10). The original intention
was to have the reverse stars on the $2y2 denote the states
while the $5 and $10 had the stars only on the obverse for
the states. Evidently, the starless obverse created enough
comment so that a new die containing the stars was en-
graved just before the end of the year. ONLY 66 SPECI-
MENS WERE ISSUED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDEBOOK.
We have checked the catalogs of famous collections back
for years and are amazed how few specimens of this great
rarity have been offered. Our findings lead us to conclude
that this is ONE OF THE MOST UNDERVALUED OF THE
ENTIRE SERIES. This example is a beautiful speciman
marked "uncirculated." On close examination, it does have
luster and is free from wear but it also has a very short line
in the field back of the head (not seen very readily). We
honestly believe this great rarity should bring at least as
much as the other 1796 or around $1500.00, however,
you, the collector, must in the final analysis determine the
price by your bid.
2111 1797 TYPE III, STARS 7x6 ON OBVERSE (stars stobilized
at 13 when it was realized how impractical it woula be to
add a star for each new state) 16 STARS REVERSE. AN-
OTHER GREAT RARITY SELDOM OFFERED. ONE LEAD-
ING AUTHORITY EXPRESSED THE OPINION THAT NOT
MORE THAN 20 TO 25 OR SO SPECIMENS ARE STILL IN
EXISTENCE. In checking our records, we are inclined to
agree with him (check and see how few specimens have
been offered in the last 25 years). Since all specimens we
have seen (including this one) have a long vertical die crack
before the face, we can readily understand why so few
specimens were issued before discarding this die. THIS IS
THE CHOICEST SPECIMAN OF THIS GREAT RARITY
THAT WE CAN RECALL SEEING. Unlike the others we
have inspected, this beauty has the centers sharply struck
up and are free from the mint adjustment marks which so
frequently plague many early coins. IT STILL RETAINS
MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL MINT LUSTER AND DOES NOT
SHOW ANY SIGNS OF WEAR. A remarkably choice speci-
men of a great rarity; it may well be the "finest known."
Since we can never be positive when we have seen all the
"known specimens", we hesitate to use this term. This speci-
man is superior to rhe one sold in the W.G.C. sale in New
York in 1946 where the extremely fine speciman therein
was valued at $600.00. It is interesting to note that in
that sale the 1797 was valued at 50% more than the 1796.
It is exceedingly difficult to definitely say which of the first
three coins in this collection is the "most valuable." Since
the 1797 does not have quite as strong a demand for it
as the 1796, we believe it will bring closer to $1000.00
95
$21/2 GOLD COMPLETE EXCEPT 3 (Continued)
2112 1798 TYPE IV, 6x7 STARS OBVERSE, 13 REVERSE STARS,
close date and 4 berry reverse, a choice nearly uncirculated
specimen showing only slight friction on the obverse (accord-
ing to the description of the WGC specimen, this "appearance
of cabinet friction" is "choracteristic of examples from this
die") pinpoint edge nick. The specimen in the WGC sale in
"about extremely fine" in January 1946 was valued et
$275.00; now, 12 years later, the standard catalog vofues this
rority in very fine at $300.00. Certainly this nearly uncirculated
speciiman (UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE TOP CONDITION
SPECIMENS IN EXISTENCE) should be worth closer to 600.00
2113 1798 WIDE RE-ENGRAVED DATE with 5 Berry Reverse, un-
circulated with yellow tint. We note the editor of the stond-
ard catalog hos this to say about this variety: "Only two
specimens have ever come up at auction properly described.
A "type" coin, far rarer than either of the 1796's, 97 or
1808; not over four known to us at present." The occasion
for the above comment was the sale of the second speci-
men at auction. That one was very fine. CAN THIS SPECI-
MAN BE THE FINEST KNOWN"? Catalog editor please
take note. The standard catalog lists this major "type" coin
but instead of pricing it has "Ex. rare." According to the
standard catalog, THIS EXTREME RARITY IS COMPARABLE
TO THE 1841 (5 OR 6 KNOWN). We note the guidebook
values the 1841 at $6,000.00 but as yet does not list this
major "type." Until it does list this major "type" and it is
recognized for the great rarity it is, we believe it will bring
a more modest price, probably one in keeping with that of
the 1797 and 1796's, $1000.00 to $1500.00
2114 1802 Over 1, TYPE V 8x5 STARS, uncirculated with yellow
tint. RARE. According to the editor of the standard catalog,
this is "possibly R-5." Rarity 5 hos only 31 to 75 specimens
known. Presumably this dote is rorer than the values reflected
the catalog. The standard catalog (prices compiled in May
1957) a year ago valued this date in very fine at $165.00; an
1807 (of which over twice the amount was issued) sold last
August at the A.N.A. convention at $250.00. Surely this
rarer date in a choice state of preservation is worth ot least $ 400.00
2115 1804 FAMOUS ERROR REVERSE WITH 14 STARS similar to
the 1804 10c (a leading authority claims the same reverse die
was used for the 10c and $2^/2 — since they were the same
size, we are inclined to agree). Our research on the 10c reverse
die leads us to believe that only one die was used; the error of
14 stars on the reverse was not discovered until a few of the
10c and $2^2 were struck and issued for circulation. This error
was soon discovered and since there was such a small need of
coinage this year (note rarity of the $10, $1, 25c, 10c, Ic
96
and unissued 50c, 5c) rather than go thru the expense of mak-
ing a new die, one of the reverse stars was removed from the
die. For the balance of the year, what specimens of the 10c
and $2^2 were needed were struck from the “corrected" 13 star
reverse die. WHY BOTH CATALOGS LIST THE 14 AND 13
STAR REVERSE OF THE 10c AND NOT OF THE $21/2, WE DO
NOT KNOW (editors please take note). Possibly the rarity of
, this $2^^ 14 star reverse did not give researchers enough
M “material" to study to know of its existence. WHE^^I THIS
MAJOR TYPE (not just a variety) IS LISTED IN THE CATA-
LOG, WE WILL CALL IT “TYPE VI" IN THE “KAGIN TYPE
TABLE OF $2^/2 GOLD." From the point of wear, we would
classify the obverse cs a sharp very fine or about extremely
fine, and the reverse definitely extremely fine; the obverse has
some short light "mint adjustment marks" at the left edge
placed there at the mint to bring the coin down to its proper
weight before releasing it for circulation. The usual 13 star
reverse variety is listed (prices compiled a year ago — May
1957) at $165.00 in very fine. This much rarer variety in
choicer condition should be worth (when it is listed in the catalog
it will probably bring considerably more) at least
2116 1805 TYPE VI, 7x6 OBVERSE STARS, 13 REVERSE STARS, very
nearly uncirculated with considerable luster, only barest trace of
friction. Tiny "pinch mark" (probably done at the mint) at the
extreme bottom edge in the milling (not reeding) below 180 of
date and above TA of STATES on reverse. According to the
number issued, this date is about twice as rare as the regular
1804. Why the standard catalog (prices compiled a year ago
in May 1957) values this rarity at only $180.00 in very fine,
we cannot understand. We believe this greatly undervalued date
is worth closer to
2117 1806 Over 4, 8x5 obverse stars, acquired as "uncirculated for
coin." While the coin has considerable luster, we hesitate to
call it uncirculated; a more accurate description would be nearly
uncirculated with characteristic softness in striking of the cen-
ter of the obverse and reverse. We cannot recall seeing any
specimens without this characteristic of striking. According to
the standard catalog, this date is three times as scarce as the
1804; yet they only list it at $225.00 in very fine compared
to $165.00 for the 1804. Certainly this choice speciman of this
rarity should be worth somewhere around
iT
500.00
350.00
500.00
$214 GOLD COMPLETE EXCEPT 3 ( Continued )
2118 1806 OVER 5, 7x6 STARS, very fine and sharp. THE SAME
NUMBER ISSUED AS FOR THE EXTREMELY RARE 1798 5
BERRY REVERSE. IN OUR OPINION, THE MOST UNDER-
VALUED OF ALL THE EARLY DATES. \t has been offered
on the market less times than the 1796's or 1797. The
rarity of this coin is probably accounted for (in oddition to
extremely small issue) by the fact that the overdate is not
readily noticeable except by fairly close examination. In all
probability, the early collectors were content with only the
1 806 over 4 to represent this date. Therefore, only a very
few of these were retained by the early collectors (if they
actually knew of this major variety). We can recall catalog-
ing only one other specimen in rather inferior condition
(which later became the “Davis-Graves" specimen). This is
the specimen which appeared in our October 1957 sale as
lot 1009 (the last specimen to be acquired in this collection
and as stated by the owner, “the hardest one for me to
find"). It was described therein as follows: “1806 Over 5,
Very fine and sharp. AN OUTSTANDING RARITY. Greatly
undervalued; in fact it appears on the market far less fre-
quently than the 1808 which catalogs (standard catalog just
released) in Very fine $750.00.“ The owner “stole" this out-
standing rarity at that sale at only $625.00. We believe it is
now worth closer to $900.00 or 1000.00
2119 1807 7x6 Obverse Stars, extremely fine. The last year of this
general type. Not quite the equal of the specimen sold at the
1957 A.N.A. convention last August at 250.00
2120 1821 TYPE VIM, REDUCED SIZE BUT THICKER, "SQUARE"
HEAD, extremely f^e and sharp with considerable luster. (Type
VII, the 1808, was not contained in this collection.) First year
of type and in demand. For some unexplained reason, this date
has always been difficult to obtain. We are inclined to accept
the statement of the editor of the standard catalog thot this
date is rarity 5 (31 to 75 known). This date was acqui»-ed two
years ago at $195.00; with the rise in demand and values
of this series, we believe it will now bring closer to 250.00
2121 1824 OVER 21, prooflike but some minor rubbing takes it out
of the gem doss. According to the catalog, less were issued
than the touted 1808. In fact, less were issued than in 1827
which lists $250.00 in the standard catalog. We note the editor
of the standard catalog calls this date “Rarity 4 (76-200),
possibly R-5“ (31-75). Should easily be worth at least 250.00
2122 1825 A beautiful speciman so choice it was acquired as a
proo.. Must be seen to be appreciated. Acquired 2Y2 years ago
at $250.00; should now bring over 300.00
98.3
2123 1 826 OVER 25, extremely fine. ONLY 760 ISSUED MAKING
THIS ONE OF THE SMALLEST ISSUES OF THE ENTIRE SER-
IES. Cataloged in fine in the guidebook at $225.00 but as
long ago as 1939 Mr. Mehl sold the Hale speciman at $315.
The editor of the standard catalog calls this date a "High
rarity 6 (13-30 known). ONE OF THE MOST UNDERVALUED
DATES IN THE SERIES. Should be worth at least $ 600.00
2124 1827 A beautiful sharp nearly uncirculated speciman with a
light hardly noticeable line in the hair. Only 2800 originally
issued of which only a very small fraction are still in existence.
The editor of the standard catalog calls this date "Rarity-4 (76-
200) possibly R-5 (31 to 75 known). The standa-d catalog
(prices compiled May 1957) lists this date at $250.00 but pre-
sent market values leads us to believe that it will bring closer
to
2125 1829 TYPE IX, NEW TYPE WITH RAISED RIM, BEADED
BORDER and REDESIGNED HEAD, very fine with traces of lus-
ter. Only 3403 issued. High rarity 4 (stand, cat. editor). With
an estimated population of 76 to 200 for rarity 4, this date
probably has only around 100 known specimans still in exis-
tence. Judging from the current market demand, this should
bring around
2126 1830 A beautiful speciman so choice it was acquired as o proof.
Two years ago, the owner paid
2127 1831 Choice nearly uncirculated with considerable luster. Ac-
quired a year ago at $125.00; should now be worth closer to —
2128 1832 Very nearly uncirculated. Slightly scarcer than above
2129 1833 Choice nearly uncirculated with luster. SCARCER THAN
1832.
Excessively Rare 1834 $2^/2 With Motto
2130 1834 Similar type as above with motto above eagle. In cata-
loging the Belden Roach speciman in 1944 Mr. B. Max Mehl
stated, "With the possible exception o; the 1841 (now cata-
logs $6,000.00) and 1863 (now catalogs $1,300.00) quarter
eagles, this is the rarest quarter-eagle of the series. I know
of one speciman which sold for $850.00 more thon ten
years ago." The editor of the standard catalog states that
he knows of only 8 specimans in the hands of collectors plus
1 in the Mint collection. The rarity of this date is accounted
for by the fact that after striking these coins (and before
releasing them for circulation) the new type with a lesser
gold content was struck. Therefore, all of the old type were
melted except for the few proofs for collectors. Of course
most of all -the remaining specimens have not been retained
in their originial state as issued. This c-ne is a .BRILLIANT
PROOF. The WGC speciman sold in New York’Jn .kmuary: , '
1946 was only "about uncirculated" and was valued at
$600.00. Now, 12 years later, this greatly superior speciman
should bring as much as the 1863 which catalogs $1300.00
300.00
150.00
250.00
150.00
150.00
175.00
99
$2V^ GOLD COMPLETE EXCEPT (3) (Continued)
2131 1834 TYPE X, SMALLER, DIF. TYPE, NO MOTTO, nearly unc.,
sharp. Cost $7.10 but now catalogs $16.50 v.f. This choicer
speciman worth closer to 18.00
2132 1835 Very fine. Cost $7.50; now catalogs 16.50
2133 1836 Uncirculated with some prooflike luster. Cost $8.35; now
worth 25.00
2134 1837 Very fine. Cost $10; now catalogs 20.00
2135 1838 Very fine. Cost $12; now catalogs 18.00
2136 1838-C Mint Mark on Obverse, C re-engraved over a C which
wos originally cut too low, extremely fine. RARE. ONLY 7,908
ISSUED. The standard catalog (prices compiled a year ago in
May 1957) lists th is at $65 in italics signifying that due to
rarity and demand, this date would probably bring over $100 (in
very fine) when it appeared on the market. The speciman
(a little nicer than this) we had in our February sale brought
$125.00; this one now worth thot, 125.00
2137 1839 OVER 38, very fine. The unc. one in our February sale
brought $77.00; this one worth about 35.00
2138 1839-C OVER 38, very nearly uncirculated. RARE. Mint mark
on obverse. Popular “type coin.“ The unc. one in our Feb. sale
brought 120.00
2139 1839-D OVER 38, extremely fine. RARE. The standard catalog
lists the regular 1839-D in very fine at $40; this unlisted over-
date in choicer condition should certainly be worth at least 100.00
2140 1839-0 Mint Mark Obverse (popular “type coin") uncirculated
with orange patina. Records last year around $50; should now
bring at least 60.00
2141 1840 TYPE XI, NEW SMALL HEAD & EAGLE, extremely fine.
Catalogs unc. 25.00
2142 1480-C Mint Mark Reverse, very nearly uncirculated with luster.
RARE. Comparable to the one in our February sale which sold
rather "reasonable" at $59 at an estimated value of 75.00
2143 1840-D Very good. RARE. ONLY 3532 ISSUED. Cataloged much
too low in the standard catalog at 40.00
2144 1840-0 Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. (standard) v.f. $17.50;
this one worth at least .* 25.00
2145 1841-C Uncirculated with sharp impression. RARE, PARTICU-
LARLY SO CHOICE. The one in our February sale was very fine
and brought $102.50. Evidently greatly underrated judging not
only from the amount of bids we received for that speciman,
but also the prices which were bid. This one should be worth
closer to 200.00
2r46 1841-D TURNED REVERSE, extremely fine. RARE, ONLY
4164 ISSUED. Not in the rather extensive collections sold by
us in the October and February sales. MORE THAN TWICE
AS RARE AS THE 1841-C. We would not be surprised to see
this rarity bring close to $ 200.00
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2147
2148
2149
2150
2151
2152
2153
2154
2155
2156
2157
2158
2159
2160
2161
2162
2163
2164
1842 Very nearly uncirculated, tiny nick in reverse field. RARE,
ONLY 2823 ISSUED. A "mystery coin." Why, with such a small
issue, doesn't it bring a great deal more? Should bring at least
1 842-C Very nearly uncirculated. RARE, ONLY 6,737 ISSUED.
Called by Mehl the "Rarest quarter-eagle of this mint." Only
the 1 855-C and 1 846-C have a smaller issue. The fine one
rn our October sale brought $47 ; none in the sizable collection
in our February sale. This choice specimen is superior to most
that have been offered in recent years. May well bring around
1 842-D Very nearly uncirculated. RARE, ONLY 4643 IS-
SUED. Variety with double cut 18 with original 18 cut much
too low. NONE IN THE EXTENSIVE OCTOBER AND FEBRU-
ARY SALES. The standard catalog recognizes the rarity of
this date by having the $47.50 price for very fine in italics
signifying that due to rarity and demand, it could very well
bring $100.00 when offered. In checking the past sales of
famous collections we cannot find where a comparable speci-
men was offered. We b>elieve this rarity should bring between
$175.00 and $
1842- 0 Very fine. Catalogs
1843- C Small dafe, uncirculated with yellow tint, choice. RARE.
1 843-D Small date, very nearly uncirculated. An inferior speci-
men in our February sale brought $34; this one worth closer to
1843-0 Small date, uncirculated with orange tint
1 843 Large Date, extremely fine. Cat. unc
1843-C Large Date, very fine. SCARCE. (Cat. (standard) $30;
records over
1843-0 Large Date, extremely fine. SCARCE. Variety with re-
engraved mint mark. The standard catalog lists this v.f. at $30
in italics due to rarity and demand. Said to be at least five
times as rare as the small date. The uncirculated specimen in
our February sale brought $66.00 with an estimated value of
1844 Very fine. Catalogs (standard)
1 844-C Fine. All Charlotte mints now in great demand
1 844-D Very fine. In demand (Dahlonega mint)
1845 Very nearly uncirculated. Cost $12.50 but now worth.
1 845-D Very nearly uncirculated. Superior to most specimens
offered. RARE SO CHOICE. Should bring over
1845- 0 Very fine. RARE, ONLY 4000 ISSUED. Missing in many
of the important collections. Undervalued in keeping with its
true rarity. Cost $85.00 nearly two years ago. Should now
bring closer to
1846 OVERDATE (over 45 or 44?) we cannot be sure which it
is, extremely fine. An uncirculated specimen of 1846 over 44
in our February sale brought
1 846- C OVER 45? (appearance of traces of a 5 under the 6)
very nearly uncirculated, tiny reverse edge nick. Missing in
the large October and February sales. SECOND IN RARITY
IN THE CHARLOTTE MINTS TO ONLY THE 1 855-C. RARE,
ONLY 4,808 ISSUED. Seldom available, even in the "name
collections. Should bring oround
100.00
125.00
200.00
18.50
75.00
45.00
30.00
25.00
40.00
75.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
25.00
50.00
125.00
155.00
200.00
101
$21/2 GOLD COMPLETE EXCEPT (3) (Continued )
2165 1846-D Uncirculated with orange tint. RARE SO CHOICE. Super-
ior fo the specimens in our Iar9e October and February sales.
Should bring over 35 qq
2166 1846-0 OVERDATE- Has the appearance of being over 45, ex-
tremely fine. Catalogs in guidebook unc. 30. OQ
2167 1847 Re-engraved 18, much larger date than 1846, very near-
ly uncirculated, pinpoint nick on reverse edge. Record of $35
over a year ago for x.f. (regular die). This re-engraved date
should be worth at least _ 5Q qq
2168 1847-C Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. The uncirculated one
in our February sale brought 60.00
2169 1847-D Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. The extremely fine
specimen in our February sale brought $34; this one should
bring over 45 qq
2170 1847-0 Very fine. Cost $8.50; now catalogs 15.00
2171 1848 Very iine. RARE, ONLY 8,886 ISSUED. Missing in most
of the collections coming upon the market in recent years.
Not in our large October and February sales. Cost $47.50 about
two yeors ago; this rarity should now be worth closer to 75.00
2172 1848 "CAL" OVER EAGLE, VERY NEARLY UNCIRCU-
LATED. STRUCK FROM THE FIRST GOLD RECEIVED
FROM CALIFORNIA. VERY RARE AND IN GREAT DE-
MAND. SUPERIOR TO THE SPECIMAN WE SAW AT LOS
ANGELES IN FEBRUARY WHICH WAS PRICED $600.00;
THIS SHOULD BE WORTH AT LEAST $ 650.00
2173 1848-C Very nearly uncirculated but striking peculiar to this
date (dished die?). Practically all the specimens we could find
records for were in only fine to very fine condition. Should
easily be worth over 75.00
2174 1848-D Very nearly uncirculated with luster. RARE. The un-
circulated specimen in our October sale brought 102.50
2175 1849 OVER 48, very nearly uncirculated. RARE. As worthy of
listing as the 1849 Over 8 halfdime (editors please note). Sup-
erior to the specimen in our February sale which brought 127.50
2176 1849-C Extremely fine. RARE, ONLY 10,220 ISSUED. Not in
our October and February sales. In fact, it is also missing in
other sales which leads us to believe that it is somewhat un-
dervalued. Should brrng around 75.00
2177 1 849-D Very nearly uncirculated. RARE, ONLY 10,945
ISSUED. Missing in many "name collections." Not in the large
collections in our October and February sales. Should bring
around 75.00
2178 1850 Nearly uncirculated. Cost 8.35; now worth 19.00
2179 1850-C Very nearly uncirculated. RARE, ONLY 9,148 ISSUED. 65.00
2180 1850-D Uncirculated with orange tint. RARE, ONLY 12,148
ISSUED. 75.00
2181 1850-0 Extremely fine. Cost $8.75; now worth 20.00
102
2182 1851 Re-engraved last 1, very nearly unc. 20.00
2183 1851-C Very fine. SCARCE. Not in our large October and
February sales. We note this date is also missing in other im-
portant collections. Should bring between $45 and 50.00
2184 1 85 1-D Extremely fine. RARE, ONLY 11,264 ISSUED 55.00
2185 1851-0 Famous DOUBLE DATE with original date too low, ex-
tremely fine. Record of $85.00 for one at the 1954 A.N.A.
• convention sale; this one cost 51.00
2186 1852 Very fine. Cost $7.80; catalogs 12.50
2187 1852-C Extremely fine. RARE, ONLY 9,772 ISSUED. The
one in our February sale (nearly unc.) brought $88.00; we be-
lieve this rarity is now worth closer to 100.00
2188 1852-D Brilliant uncirculated. VERY RARE, ONLY 4078 ISSUED.
Acquired almost two years ago at $145.00; we believe this
choice rarity should now bring closer to 225.00
2189 1852-0 Very nearly uncirculated 17.50
2190 1853 Re-engraved 1, very nearly uncirculated 20.00
2191 1853-D Very neorly uncirculated. VERY RARE, ONLY 3178
ISSUED. Not in the October and February sales. Also missing in
many of the "name sales". Cost $200.00 a little over a year
ago; should now be worth at least ^ 225.00
2192 1854 Very nearly uncirculated. Cost $10; now worth 15.00
2193 1854-C Extremely fine. RARE, ONLY 7,295 ISSUED 70.00
2194 1854-D Fine. AN OUTSTANDING RARITY. The editor of
the standard catalog says that he knows of only 10 speci-
mens! In view of this, the guidebook value of $190.00 for a
fine specimen is very low; more in keeping with its rarity
would be a value of 300.00
2195 1854-0 Fine obverse, very good reverse. Cat. fine 14.00
2196 1855 Uncirculated with orange tint. Cost $9; now cat 17.50
2197 1 855-C Very nearly uncirculated. THE RAREST CHAR-
LOTTE MINT IN POINT OF NUMBER ISSUED. Not in our
1 large October and February sales. In fact, seldom offered
even in the "name collections" which have come upon the
market. What few did appear, were almost invariably in the
►
lower grades of condition. Judging from supply and demand
we believe this rarity will bring somewhere around 250.00
2198 1855-D Very nearly uncirculated with luster. THE RAREST
DAHLONEGA MINT WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
1856-D. We were fortunate in having had the privilege
of selling a specimen in our October sale (slightly superior to
this one) at $590.00. This one was acquired last year from
a leading dealer as "one of the finest known" at 645.00
103
$21/2 GOLD COMPLETE EXCEPT (3) (Continued)
2199 1856 Uncirculated with orange patina. Cost $8.50; now cat 17.50
2200 1856-C Very fine. ONLY 7,913 ISSUED. Records over $50;
should now bring closer to 60.00
2201 1856-D Extremely fine. ONLY 874 ISSUED. THE RAREST
DAHLONEGA MINT AND ONE OF THE RAREST DATES IN
THE ENTIRE SERIES. One of the leading authorities expressed
the opinion that only "about 25 specimens now exist.^' We
had the privilege of catologing o very fine specimen in our
February sale and valued that one at $500.00; certainly this
somewhat superior specimen should be worth closer to $600.00 or 650.00
2202 1856-0 Fine obverse, very good reverse. Cat 12.00
2203 1 856-S Extremely fine. Difficult to obtain in better than fine
to very fine. Catalogs in standard cat. unc 62.50
2204 1857 Uncirculated with orange patina. Cat 17.50
2205 1857>D Very nearly uncirculated. VERY RARE. ONLY 2364
ISSUED. Missing in many of the "name collections." May
well bring around 200.00
2206 1857-0 Extremely fine. Cost $9; now cat. unc 22.50
2207 1 857-S Fine obverse, very good reverse. Cat 12.50
2208 1858 Very nearly unc. Cat. standard unc 22.50
2209 1858-C Very nearly uncirculated. ONLY 9,056 ISSUED. Sel-
dom offered so choice 50.00
2210 1859 Uncirculated with orange tint, sharp. Cat 35.00
2211 1859-D Very fine. VERY RARE. ONLY 2244 ISSUED 125.00
2212 1 859-S Very good. Scarce. Cat. stand, v.f 30.00
2213 1860 Uncirculated with orange tint. Scarce. Cat 35.00
2214 1860-C Very fine. RARE, ONLY 7469 ISSUED. Should bring
over 50.00
2215 1860-S Very nearly uncirculated. RARE SO CHOICE. Cat. (stand-
ard) unc. 80.00
2216 1861 Extremely fine. Cost $8; now worth 15.00
2217 1861-S Very fine obverse, fine reverse. Cat. (stand) 17.50
2218 1862 Extremely fine. Cat. (stand) unc 35.00
2219 1862-S Uncirculated with orange tint. RARE. ONLY 8000
ISSUED. Not listed in better than very fine in the standard cata-
log due to its rarity in choice condition. It does however list
the 1860-S in very fine at $20 and unc. $80; surely this
rarity (four times as rare as the 1860-S) is worth at least 125.00
104
2220 1863 The Extremely Rare 1863 $2^ ACQUIRED FROM OUR
OCTOBER SALE, LOT 1083 WHERE IT WAS DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS, "PROOF, HAS BEEN CLEANED. VERY RARE.
WE NOTE A SPECIMEN WAS ADVERTISED SEVERAL
MONTHS AGO AT OVER $2000.00". Only 30 in all issued
(struck aniy for collectors) of which only o fraction con still
be in existence (95 yeors later). IN NUMBER ISSUED, THE
RAREST QUARTER EAGLE. We do not hove any record of
how many 1841 were struck (also struck only for collectors).
Altho the standard catalog states only 5 or 6 are known and
the guidebook values it at $6,000.00. The editor of the
standard catalog states that only "about a dozen examples
are now known in all." Of these, about half are off the mar-
ket in the Mint Collection, institutions, impounded estates
and foundations. HOW MANY YEARS IT WILL BE BE-
FORE ONE OF THESE SIX IN THE HANDS OF COLLECTORS
AGAIN COME UPON THE MARKET, YOUR GUESS WOULD
BE AS GOOD AS OURS. The owner paid $1050.00 for this
speciman which now catalogs $1300.00. However, as long
ago as 1944, the Bell speciman brought $1150 and a speci-
man changed hands at $1500.00 about 5 years ago a speci-
was sold at $1650.00 what this great rarity will now bring
your guess would be as good as ours.
2221 1863-S Very good. ONLY 10,800 ISSUED. Cat. v.f. (stand)-.
2222 1864 Very fine. RARE. ONLY 2874 ISSUED. Missing in our
large October and February sales as well as many "name col-
lections." Catalogs (standard) $75 but this rarity was pur-
chased nearly two years ago at $105.00; should now bring at
least
2223 1865 BRILLIANT PROOF BUT HAS BAREST RUBBING IN
FIELD. ONLY 25 ISSUED. Missing in most of the collections
coming upon the market. UNDERVALUED IN KEEPING WITH
ITS TRUE RARITY. The standard catalog lists this date in un-
circulated at $200.00. It lists it in proof at $350.00 (prices
compiled a year ago in May 1957) in italics signifying that
due to rarity and strong demand, it could (when offered) bring
over $500.00. The proof in our February sale brought 510.00
25.00
125.00
2224 1 865-S Extremely fine with orange patina. SCARCE. Listed in
only very fine in the standard catalog due to rarity of speci-
mens in better condition. Should be worth at least 35.00
2225 1866 Completely TURNED REVERSE, fine. RARE. ONLY
3780 ISSUED. Missing in our large October and February sales
as well as in many "name collections." Cost $45 about two
years ago; should now be worth closer to 60.00
2226 1866-S Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE SO CHOICE. Not
listed in better than very fine in standard catalog. Based on
a ratio of the other S mints, an unc. specimen would probably
be worth at least 60.00
1015:
$2Vg GOLD COMPLETE EXCEPT (3) (Continued)
2227 1867 Very neorly uncirculated. RARE. ONLY 3200 ISSUED. A
similar speciman in our February sale brought' 96.00
2228 1867-S Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. (stand.' unc 50.00
2229 1868 PROOF but field rubbed. ONLY 25 ISSUED. Got. (stand-
ard) 225.00
2230 1 868-S Extremely fine, SCARCE. Not listed in better than
v.f. in standard cat. On a comparative ratio with the other
S mints listed, we believe it would list unc. at least 60.00
2231 1869 PROOF but fields rubbed. ONLY 25 ISSUED. Cat.
(stondard) 225.00
2232 1869-S Very fine. Catalogs (standard) 18.50
2233 1870 Appears to be a CLEANED PROOF, some minor abrasions
in field. ONLY 35 PROOFS ISSUED. Cataloged in standard
catalog in proof ot 200.00
2234 1870-S Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. (stand.) unc 55.00
2235 1871 Appeors to be a CLEANED PROOF. ONLY 30 PROOFS
ISSUED. Cut. (standard) in proof 200.00
2236 1871-S Very nearly uncirculated. SCARCE. Cat. (stand.) unc 50.00
2237 1872 PROOF but has some abrasions in fields. ONLY 30
ISSUED. Catalogs (standard) 217.50
2238 1 872-S Extremely fine. SCARCE. Not listed in better than v.f.
in standard cat. A comparative ratio of S mint values leads
us to expect it to be listed for at least 60.00
2239 1873 Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. unc 20.00
2240 1 873-S Very fine. Catalogs 15.00
2241 1874 Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. ONLY 3920 ISSUED.
Undervalued in keeping with its true rarity. Should bring over
its catalog (standard) value for unc. 60.00
2242 1875 PROOF but fields rubbed. ONLY 20 ISSUED. Similar
to the one in our February sale which contained the following:
''With total regular issue of 420, this is AMONG THE TOP
FIVE RAREST DATES OF THE SERIES IN NUMBER ISSUED.
In fact, the standard catalog has "VERY RARE" instead of
pricing it in the regulor series. It does however, list it among
the proofs at $500 IN ITALICS (INDICATING THE COIN IS
OF SUCH RARITY THAT IT COULD BRING CONSDERABLY
MORE WHEN OFFERED AT AUCTION). The last proof speci-
man which appeared on the market sold at 750.00"
2243 1875-S Very nearly uncirculated. ONLY 11,600 ISSUED. Cat.
(stand) unc 50.00
2244 1876 Very nearly uncirculated. RARE, ONLY 4176 ISSUED.
Undervalued in keeping with its true rarity. Should bring
over its cat. (stand) for unc 55.(X)
2245 1876-S Extremely fine. ONLY 5000 ISSUED. THE RAREST
SAN FRANCISCO $214 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE (ONLY 6 OR 7 KNOWN) 1854-S. We
believe the standard catalog was "conservative" in pricing
^ this date unc. at only 65.00
106
2246
2247
2248
2249
2250
2251
2252
2253
2254
2255
2256
1877 Very neorly uncirculated, some traces of luster. ONLY
1632 ISSUED. In checking tfie mint figures of the number
struck for circulation (1841 and 1863 struck only for collec-
tors) we find that IN THE PHILADELPHIA COINAGE, FROM
1840-1877 THIS DATE HAS ONLY TWO SMALLER ISSUES,
THE 1875 AND 18651 Truly, an unappreciated rarity which
is presently listed in the standard catalog (prices compiled a year
ago May 1957) in unc. at 04ily $100.00. True, this date is
listed in italics signifying that due to rarity and demand, it
could very well bring 50% or more over catalog when offered
at auction. With a standard catalog valuation of $250.00 for
proofs, we believe it should be listed in unc. ot
1877- S Reduced size mintmark, very nearly unc. Cat, (stand)
unc.
1878 Extremely fine. Catalogs v.f
1878- S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs v.f
1879 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs v.f
1879- S Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs unc
1880 Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. ONLY 2960 ISSUED.
Undervalued. Should be worth over stand, cat. for unc..
1881 Appears to be a CLEANED PROOF. ONLY 640 REGU-
LAR STRIKINGS ISSUED MAKING THIS THE RAREST PHIL-
ADELPHIA COINAGE ISSUED FOR CIRCULATION FROM
1834-1929 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE 1875 (420
ISSUED). Why the standard catalog values it at only $125
(altho we admit the price is in italics signifying that when the
coin actually comes upon the market it would probably bring
closer to $175) is a mystery to us, ONLY 51 PROOFS
ISSUED. Catalogs (standard) in proof at $185 but if we had
one in stock, we would not take less than
1882 Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. ONLY 4000 ISSUED,
Undervalued in keeping with its true rarity. Should bring over
its cat. (stand) value for unc
1883 PROOF but field rubbed. VERY RARE. ONLY 1920 REGU-
LAR STRIKINGS ISSUED PLACING THIS DATE NEXT TO THE
1877 IN POINT OF RARITY. Catalogs (stand) at only $85 unc.
An undervalued date in keeping with its true rarity. ONLY
82 PROOFS ISSUED. (GUIDEBOOK SAYS ONLY 40). Cat.
(stand) at $125.00 in italics signifying that due to rarity and
demand, it could very well bring closer to
1884 Very nearly uncirculated. VERY RARE. ONLY 1950
ISSUED. Just about as rare and valuable a date as above.
Worth over (stand) for unc. of
150.00
20.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
22.50
55.00
250.00
50.00
200.00
85.00
107
$21/2 GOLD COMPLETE EXCEPT (3) (Continued)
2257 1885 BRILLIANT PROOF. VERY RARE. THE THIRD RAREST
DATE 1840-1929 OF THE PHILADELPHIA MINT NOT MADE
EXCLUSIVELY FOR COLLECTORS. Only 800 regular striking
issued. ONLY 87 PROOFS ISSUED. Cataloged in the stand-
ard catalog (prices compiled a year ago in May 1957) at
$225 signifying that when it was offered, due to its rarity
and demand it would probably bring between $350 and 400.00
2258 1886 Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. ONLY 4000 ISSUED.
Cat. (stand) unc 45.00
2259 1887 Appears to be a PROOF that has been cleaned, has some
abrasions. Catalogs in stand, cat. in proof at 80.00
2260 1888 Uncirculated with orange patina. Cat. (stand) 20.00
2261 1889 Brilliant uncirculated. Catalogs 20.00
2262 1890 Very nearly uncirculated, sharp. Cat. (stand) unc 25.00
2263 1891 BRILLIANT PROOF, field slightly rubbed. ONLY 80
ISSUED. Records over 100.00
2264 1892 Uncirculated with orange tint. RARE. ONLY 2440
ISSUED. Cat. (standard) $60 (prices compiled a year ago in
May 1957) in italics signifying that due to rarity and de-
mand, this could bring closer to 100.00
2265 1893 Extremely fine. Catalogs v.f 14.00
2266 1894 Very nearly uncirculated. RARE. ONLY 4000 ISSUED.
Undervalued. Cat. (stand) for unc. at only 27.50
2267 1895 Brilliant uncirculated, pinpoint nick. Cat. (stand) 18.50
2268 1896 Uncirculated with orange patina. Cat. (stand) 18.50
2269 1897 Very nearly uncirculated. Catalogs v.f 13.50
2270 1898 Brilliant uncirculated. Cat. (stand) 17.00
2271 1899 Brilliant uncirculated. Cat. (stand) 17.00
2272 1900 Brilliant uncirculated. Cat. (stand) 16.50
2273 1901 Appears to be a cleaned proof which has been "scrub-
bed" too much. Cat. (stand) unc. $16.50 and proof 55.00
2274 1902 GLITTERING ORANGE PROOF. ONLY 193 ISSUED.
Records over 100.00
2275 1903 BRILLIANT PROOF, has been cleaned. ONLY 197
ISSUED. Records over 100.00
2276 1904 Uncirculated with orange tint. Cat. (stand) 16.50
2277 1905 Uncirculated with orange patina. Cat. (stand) 16.50
2278 1906 Very nearly uncirculated. Cat. (stand) v.f 12.50
2279 1907 PERFECT BRILLIANT PROOF. FROM OUR FEBRUARY
SALE AT $170.00; SHOULD NOW BRING CLOSER TO 200.00
2280 1908-1929 INDIAN HEAD COMPLETE SET 15, includes
191 1-D, 14-D, 25-D, extremely fine to uncirculated. Mounted
in holder. Catalogs (standard) unc 297.50
108
$50 1851 AUGUSTUS HUMBERT ‘‘SLUG^’
2281 $50 1851 Augustus hlumbert UNITED STATES Asscyer with
target reverse, 887 thous., fine to very fine. While it has
the usual minor abrasions characteristic of these lorge soft
gold coins, it does not have any serious ones. At the time
of issue, these historical pieces were generaliv referred to as
“slugs". ACTUALLY, A U. S. COIN SINCE AUGUSTUS
HUMBERT WAS A U.S. EMPLOYEE. Catalogs $800.00 in
the guidebook for fine but records of $900.00 to over $1000.00
ASSAYER’S GOLD “BUTTON
2282 Round thick gold as issued by contemporary assayer. Probably
issued as a more convenient medium of exchange than gold dust
or gold nuggets due to a shortage of coins. Supposed to contain
$71 worth of gold on today's gold value. Owner has notation
that he paid $135.00; should now be worth closer to 150.00
GOLD NUGGET
2283 Rectangular gold nugget of 14 dwt.. Interesting item to go
with a gold collection or "odd and curious money." Owner has
notation that he paid $40.00; should now be worth closer to, 50.00
RED UNCIRCULATED
CHOICE SET LINCOLN Ic
Prices are based on the standard catalog which prices were compiled in May
1957 (the guidebook prices were compiled in Feb. 1957). The standard catalog
states, "Coins struck before 1942 usually bring a substantial premium over cata-
log value if in bright red condition." Certainly this exceptional collection which
was completed only after years of searching fulfills the premium qualification.
Premium prices were paid to obtain these choice specimens and we believe that
when the new owners go to sell these coins, they also will obtain a substantial
premium for them. The demand for choice specimens is constantly increasing and
the supply decreasing, therefore we cannot see how they can do otherwise than
continue their rapid upward climb in value.
2284 1 909-S VDB, Bright Red U.'icirculated Gem. RARE 100.00
2285 1 909vdb, 09-10-11-12-13 Red uncirculated 16.50
2286 1 909-S Bright red uncirculated gem. SCARCE 30.00
2287 1910-S Bright red uncirculated gem 15.00
2288 191 1-S Bright red uncirculated gem 20.00
2289 191 1-D Bright red uncirculated gem 13.50
2290 1 9 1 2-S Red uncirculated gem. SCARCE 25.00
2291 1912-D Deep red uncirculated, choice. SCARCE 35.00
2292 1913-S Red uncirculated gem 20.00
2293 191 3-D Deeper red uncirculated, choice 21.00
100
RED UNCIRCULATED
CHOICE SET LlNCOLNlc (Continued)
2294 1914-S Red uncirculated gem. RARE. Exceedingly difficult to
obtain, particularly so choice. The owner soys that it took him
quite some time** to find this dote. Due to rority and demand,
this may well bring around 100.00
2295 1914-D Deep red uncirculated, choice. RARE. The most valuable
date in the set. Rather difficult to find in a choice state of pre-
servation. With records of $250 to $275, we believe this rority
will now bring closer to 300.00
2296 1914 Red uncirculated gem 10.00
2297 1915 Red uncirculated gem 11,00
2298 1915-S Red uncirculated gem. More difficult to obtain than the
catalogs indicate. Judging from the want lists on hand for this
date, it should bring around 20,00
2299 1915-D Deep red uncirculated, choice 10.00
2300 1916-17-18 Red uncirculated gems 9.00
2301 1 9 1 6-S Red uncirculated gem 17.50
2302 1916-D Red uncirculated gem 12.00
2303 1917-S Red uncirculated gem 15.00
2304 1917-D Deep red uncirculated, choice 13.50
2305 1918-S Red uncirculated gem. Scarce 22.50
2306 1918-D Red uncirculated gem. Scarce 20.00
2307 1919-20-23 Red uncirculated gems 8.50
2308 1919-S Red (golden) uncirculated gem 9.00
2309 1919-D Deeper red uncirculated gem 10.00
2310 1 920-S Red uncirculated shading to deeper red, choice 20.00
2311 1 920-D Red uncirculated gem 20.00
2312 1921 Red uncirculated gem, very sharp strike 10.00
2313 1921-S Red uncirculated, choice. RARE. Now regarded os the
third rarest date in the set. Very difficult to obtain red. Records
over 100.00
2314 1 922-D Red uncirculated gem 17.00
2315 1923-S Red uncirculated. RARE. Difficult to obtain red. The
second most valuable date in the series and by many now con-
sidered the rarest date. Catalogs $112.50 in italics signifying
that due to rarity and demand this date could brfng over $150.
This has since been confirmed by several records over 150.00
2316 1924-25-26 Red uncirculated gem. 14.50
2317 1924-S Red uncirculated gem. RARE. Records over 50.00
2318 1 924-D Red uncirculated gem. RARE. Difficult to obtain, parti-
cularly so choice. We recently saw a speciman priced at 75.00
2319 1925-S Red uncirculated gem. In great demand 22.50
2320 1 925-D Red unc. shading to deeper red, choice 10.00
2321 1926-S Red uncirculated gem. SCARCE 35.00
2322 1926-D Deep red uncirculated, choice 10.00
2323 1927-28-29-30 Red uncirculated gems 6.00
2324 1 927-S Red uncirculated gem. SCARCE 25.00
2325 1 927-D Deep red uncirculated, choice 10.00
2326 1 928-S Red uncirculated gem. 15,00
2327 1 928-D Deep red uncirculated, choice 10.00
2328 1929-S-D Red uncirculated gems 6.50
110
2329 1 930-S-D Red uncirculated gems 4,00
2330 1931 Red uncirculated gem 6.50
2331 1931-S Red uncirculated gem. Records to 22.50
2332 1931-D Red uncirculated gem. Records over 20.00
2333 1932-P-D Red uncirculated gems 10.00
2334 1933-P-D Red uncirculated gems 12.50
2335 1 934-P-D, 35-P-D-S Red unirculated gems 5,00
* 2336 1 936-37-38-P-D-S Red uncirculated gems 6.00
2337 1 939-40-4 1 -42-P-D-S Red uncirculated gems 5.50
2338 1 943- 1 955-P-D-S Complete, red uncirculated gems 8.50
2339 1 943-P-D-S STEEL, roll 50 each, selected gems. RARE SO
CHOICE. Cat. (guidebook) 62.50
2340 1 944-P-D-S "Shell Case" Copper, roll 50 each, bril. unc. Cat 22.50
2341 1945-P-D-S "Shell Case" Copper, roll 50 each, bril. ur.c. Cat 22,50
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FLAGS
A most unusual collection of flags used during the campaigns of the various
presidents. These are all now quite scarce with some rare and very rare. THE
FIRST TIME WE CAN RECALL HAVING THE PRIVILEGE OF CATALOGING
SUCH AN HISTORICAL AND INTERESTING COLLECTON. Truly, an unusual
opportunity to "dress up" a collection of coins, currency or "Americana" with
interesting background material sure to attract attention whenever displayed.
Properly "written-up" we cannot help but see why these flags (as a collection
in themselves or as background material for other collections) would not qualify
for a prize when exhibited.
2342 William H. Harrison (president 1841) 1 1 1/2x37 inch cloth to be hung
vertically, main theme of log cobin with barrells, birds, trees and cannons
to form background, red and brown colors. Scene repeated several times
down length of cloth.
2343 81/2x1 1 1/^ Plate proof on thick paper of a 4x9 inch cloth campoign badge
of W. H. Harrison. Top vignette has woman seated on rock with ship in
distance, below, "IN HONOR" "Of the Founders and Defenders of AM-
ERICAN INDEPENDENCE" followed by busts below of Washington and
Benj. A. Harrison; below busts "ITS THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
O'LONG MAY IT WAVE, O'ER THE LAND OF THE FREE & THE HOME
OF THE BRAVE." Followed by busts with "GEN. WM. H. HARRISON"
at top and "Son of Benj. A. Harrison, One of the Signers of the Declara-
tion of Independence July 4th 1776 " below. Log cabin with farmer
plowing at bottom.
2344 Lincoln and Hamlin, names sewn on U.S. flag with 31 stars (ILLEG-
AL AS IT IS UNLAWUL TO DESECRATE THE U.S. FLAG). Interest-
ing as from the back the candidates for the previous campaign can
still be seen, Fremont and Dayton. Evidently, a few campaign flags
were left over from the Fremont-Dayton candidacy and the new stand-
ard bearers, Lincoln and Hamlin, made use of them by simply sewing
the cloth with their names on them over the previous names, 25x38
inches.
Ill
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FLAGS (Continued)
"Grant & Colfax", "With Malice toward none. With Charity toward all,"
on white stripe of U.S. FLAG (ILLEGAL TO USE IN THIS MANNER) with
37 stars at left and Grant's bust in center of stars, a few tiny holes in
this silk (?) flag, 23x13 inches.
"Seymour & Blair" on white stripe of U.S. FLAG with 37 stars at RIGHT
and Seymour's bust in center of stars, same size flag as above. Seymour
and Blair were the Democratic candidates in 1868.
"James G. Blaine" "Republican Candidate For President" below bust in
center, "John A. Logan" "Republican Candidate For Vice President" be-
low bust beside that of Blaine with "1884" below and border of crossed
flags around, 20x19 inch.
"For President" then bust "Benjamin Harrison", bust of Morton then
"For Vice President' then bust Harrison, then "Levi P. Morton" then bust
Morton in circle around edge, stars and red and white strips in center,
with "PROTECTION" 22x23 inches.
"Benjamin Harrison" "Republican Candidate For President 1892" below
bust in center, "Whitelaw Reid" "Republican Candidate For Vice Presi-
dent 1892" below bust beside that of Harrison, 20x20 inches. Defeated
by Cleveland on his bid for a second term.
"For President Theodore Roosevelt 1904" below bust in center "For Vice
President Chas - W - Fairbanks 1 904" below bust beside that of Roosevelt,
stars and strips in background with "PROTECTION TO AMERICAN IN-
DUSTRIES" below, 22x22 inches.
1876 CENTENNIAL FLAGS
Issued to help celebrate the Centennial of U.S. Independence which also in-
cluded the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.
2351 Flag with 42 stars, "CENTENNIAL 1876" on two white strips, 24x16
inches.
2352 Stars around border, eagle on Liberty Bell with 1876 in center with
"CENTENNIAL UNION" and "1776" above. "IT PROCLAIMED LIB-
ERTY IN 1776." at left, "LET IT PROCLAIM PEACE AND UNITY IN
1876." at right, stars scattered thruout, 30x17 inches.
2353 Busts Washington, Adams and Lafayette and 1876 CENTENNIAL in
center with crossed flags and eagle above, red lined border, 23x23 inches.
BALANCE OF BANNERS & FLAGS
2354 Washington Inaugural Ba.Tner, hung vertically 30x58 inches, at top two
cherubs holding Western hemisphere, below Washington driving chariot
being pulled by two leopards, seated woman with feather headdress hold-
ing shield inscribed "American Independence 1776." Mounted soldiers
behind with tree inscribed "Liberty Tree" and cannon, Indian blowing
bugle. Below temple inscribed "Temple of Fame", angel blowing horns,
Columbia holding shield of stars, Benjamin Franklin holding banner in-
scribed "Where Liberty Dwells There Is My Country,", woman holding
other end of banner with hand, other hand holding Liberty Cap.
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AMERICAS LEADING
COIN AUCTIONEERS
AGAIN IN 1957
First In Total Monetary Volume
First In Total Volume of Coins
MORE PEOPLE SELL MORE COINS FOR A LARGER
TOTAL THROUGH OUR MONTHLY
SALES
OUR REPUTATION
IS BASED UPON A CONTINUOUS FLOW OF
OUTSTANDING SALES
COMMISSION AS LOW AS 8%
WE WILL ALLOW
The followiing prices for very fine Gold
coins in payment of coins purchased from
this auction.
$20 Gold $40.00
$10 Gold 20.00
$5 Gold 1 0.00
$3 Gold 45.00
$2 1/2 Gold, Indian $7.50
$2 1/2 Gold, Liberty $10.00
$1 Gold 10.00
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